Industrial Mechanic

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Various locations
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Machine set-up
• Shopwork

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hydraulic system
• Pneumatic system
• Power tools
• Power transmission system
• Pumps and compressors
• Turbines
• Welding equipment
• Hand tools
• Forklift

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance