Apprentice Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
- South Porcupine, ON, Canada
Hourly Rate: $44.05 to $51.93 · Full-time
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- Hourly Rate: $44.05 to $51.93
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Original job description
Title: Apprentice Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
ID: 573
Location:
Schedule: 5x5x4
Hourly Rate: $44.05 to $51.93
Purpose
The successful applicant will assist in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of underground mobile mining equipment. Working under the guidance of experienced Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians, apprentices will develop the skills and knowledge required to safely perform maintenance and repairs on structural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems while progressing through their apprenticeship.
Responsibilities
Competitive total compensation package including:
This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.
ID: 573
Location:
Schedule: 5x5x4
Hourly Rate: $44.05 to $51.93
Purpose
The successful applicant will assist in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of underground mobile mining equipment. Working under the guidance of experienced Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians, apprentices will develop the skills and knowledge required to safely perform maintenance and repairs on structural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems while progressing through their apprenticeship.
Responsibilities
- Assist in troubleshooting, disassembling, repairing, and performing predictive and preventive maintenance on underground mobile mining equipment.
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components, or systems using hand and power tools.
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure all work meets manufacturer specifications.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment. Service attachments and working tools such as blades, ploughs, winches, and side booms.
- Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Corporate and Discovery Porcupine Environmental Regulations, and Safety and Sustainability Standards.
- Work collaboratively with others to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills.
- Provide and maintain personal tools required for the position.
- Assist in other work areas as operationally required.
- Registered Apprentice Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (or equivalent recognized trade).
- Applicants at all levels of their apprenticeship are encouraged to apply.
- Previous underground/surface mining experience is considered an asset.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, computer, and written skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop technical competencies.
Competitive total compensation package including:
- Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Company contributions into a Defined Benefits Pension Plan
- Discretionary Site Bonus Program;
This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assist experienced technicians with inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining underground mobile mining equipment and its mechanical, electrical, electronic, and structural systems. Test and service equipment and attachments, follow safety and environmental requirements, maintain personal tools, and support other work areas as needed.
Requirements
Applicants must be registered Heavy Duty Equipment Technician apprentices or have an equivalent recognized trade, and apprentices at all levels are encouraged to apply. Mining experience is an asset; candidates should have strong communication, computer, written, and organizational skills, work independently and collaboratively, and be willing to develop technical competencies.
Skills
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Equipment Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Electronic Systems
- Hand and Power Tool Use
- Equipment Testing
- Equipment Lubrication
- Mining Equipment Servicing
- Occupational Health and Safety Compliance
- Environmental Compliance
- Communication
- Organization
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts
- Virtual Care
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Defined Benefits Pension Plan
- Discretionary Site Bonus
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Categories
- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
- Registered Apprenticeship
- Underground Mining
- Surface Mining
- Mobile Mining Equipment
- Equipment Inspection
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Repair
- Predictive Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Structural Systems
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Electronic Systems
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Equipment Testing
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Equipment Lubrication
- Blades
- Ploughs
- Winches
- Side Booms
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Environmental Regulations
- Safety Standards
- Personal Tools