power tong mechanic

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Repair
• Maintenance
• Overhaul
• Shopwork

Tasks

• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Estimate costs and materials
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Assemble mechanical equipment

Type of product

• Power tools

Welding techniques

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Welding equipment
• Lathes and other machining tools
• Forklift
• Hydraulic system
• Pneumatic system

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Excellent written communication

Employment terms options

• Day
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week