Maintenance - Ride Mechanical Apprentice

Overview:

$21.75 / hour

The starting rate for a Level I Apprentice is $21.75/hour (50% of the current Journeyman rate of $43.50/hour). Rates increase as apprentices progress through the 433A Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprenticeship program, up to the full journeyman rate.

This is a year-round, full-time career opportunity with benefits in the Canada's Wonderland Ride Maintenance Department.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

The ideal candidate is a team-oriented individual with a solid track record working in a rides environment.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The successful candidates will have proven skills with preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, hydraulics and pneumatics and will have the ability to problem solving and work independently.

Responsibilities:

• Install new equipment


• Rebuild and or repair equipment as specified


• Maintain all required service records and logs


• Make recommendations for improvements, modification, upgrades and reportto Foreman/Supervisor on a timely basis


• Assist with major overhauls, modifications and alterations as required


• Ensure the safe operation of each work area and each work project.


• Assist with general cleaning, inspection and reassemble equipment as needed


• Responsible for assisting with daily preventative maintenance program

Qualifications:

• Experience in mechanical trades


• Post Secondary education in a mechanical trade profession an asset


• Registration as a 433a Millwright apprentice an asset


• Valid Ontario driver’s license


• Past experience in a diverse industrial environment required


• Strong communication skills both written and oral


• Strong mechanical aptitude


• Exposure to welding and machining equipment an asset


• Ability to work shifts, weekends and holidays as required


• Proven abilities to problem solve, trouble shoot and work with deadlines


• Ownership of tools and safety boots a must


• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions


• Required to meet the physical demands of the job including; weights of up to 23kg, heights of 106m, frequent standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending, crawling and ability to work with ladders

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