Maintenance Mechanic

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Odours
• Confined spaces
• Dusty

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Machine set-up

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
• Estimate costs and materials
• 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)
• Assembling machinery and equipment (prior to installation)
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Trade Certification
• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Red Seal Endorsement
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

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
• Industrial and stationary engine
• Lathes and other machining tools
• Monorails
• Pneumatic system
• Power tools
• Press brakes and metalworking equipment
• Pumps and compressors
• Tool grinders
• Welding equipment
• Hand tools

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available