maintenance mechanic

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Maintenance
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Repair
• Overhaul
• Machine set-up
• Shopwork

Tasks

• Assemble mechanical equipment
• Assemble stationary industrial machinery
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Construct foundations for machinery
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Commission systems and components

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated and robotic system
• Conveyor
• Electrical and electronic controls
• Fans and blowers
• Gas and air dryers
• Gas compressors
• Heat exchangers
• Hydraulic system
• Lathes and other machining tools
• Pneumatic system
• Power tools
• Power transmission system
• Press brakes and metalworking equipment
• Pumps and compressors
• Tool grinders
• Forklift

Area of specialization

• Shutdown operations
• Rigging and handling
• Troubleshooting
• Bearing, seals and packing
• Laser levelling / aligning
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Welding

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Shift

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities