POSITION TITLE: Mechanical Sub-Assembler
HOURLY RATE: $20.00 - $24.00
SHIFT: Day Shift or Afternoon Shift
LOCATION: Barrie, ON
MacLean Engineering is looking for a skilled and experienced Mechanical and Hydraulic Sub-Assembler to join our growing aftermarket production team in Barrie Ontario. This is a great opportunity to be part of a small growing team, supplying aftermarket parts for heavy mobile mining equipment to various customers internationally, and to our other Ontario manufacturing plants. If you are looking to be challenged, valued, and rewarded with a competitive compensation package in a dynamic work environment, this position is for you!
About the Position: The Mechanical and Hydraulic Sub-Assembler position involves sub assembling and assembling a wide range of mechanical and hydraulic products to engineering specification. The scope of work for this position is very exciting and diverse, with an extensive variety of products and challenges, including assembly and testing of: hydraulic cylinders, telescopic booms, chain feeds, actuators, hydraulic manifolds and valves, hydraulic hose / fittings, and various other components for heavy mobile mining equipment. This position requires the following proficiencies:
- Read and interpret intermediate engineering drawings/specifications.
- Operate material handling devices such as; overhead crane and gantry crane in compliance with applicable safety standards and best practices. Material handling includes safe rigging and transportation of various loads.
- Load and handle various work pieces as required using safe work practices, including appropriate selection of work holding apparatus.
- Accurately verify component fit-up and adjust within specification as required.
- Perform required adjustments and repairs to sub-assemblies and finished product as specified.
- Use of various pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical tools in compliance with applicable safety standards and best practices.
- Assemble, fit, and install intermediate mechanical and hydraulic sub-assemblies and components as required.
- Perform accurate labor and material transactions as specified by department Supervisors.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
- Able to comprehend and perform mechanical and hydraulic tasks on advanced sub-assemblies with minimal supervision.
- Able to complete testing and troubleshoot functionality of all sub-assemblies and associated hydraulic circuits.
- Work with Manufacturing Engineering as required to communicate details of non-conformances found during the shift, and to help formulate corrective action taken.
- Ability and willingness to train Level 1 Mechanical Sub-Assemblers, including trade-specific skills, safety, quality, and Lean Manufacturing.
- General familiarity with MEMCO parts and products in order to troubleshoot in other departments.
- Setup and operation of assembly-specific tools.
- Assemble, prepare and install intermediate sub-assembly components.
- Assemble and prepare (cut to length, crimp and label) hydraulic hose to meet quality standards.
- Ability to select, align, and secure fixtures, tooling, attachments and materials as required for assembly to specification.
- Verify functionality, compliance, and testing of components and sub-assemblies.
- Document serial numbers and accurately identify parts using systems established in sub-assembly department and in other departments.
- Willing to cross-train in other departments as needed on a temporary basis.
About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience assembling mechanical and hydraulic components in a manufacturing environment.
- Mechanical or hydraulic experience with farm or industrial equipment, vehicles, small engines, hosing or associated component repair is preferred.
- Proven mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineered drawings is required.
- Crane Operator training is an asset
About Us:
Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.
Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.
Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.
We offer competitive wages and benefits including:
- 3 weeks' vacation annually
- Paid sick and family emergency time
- Paid overtime after 40 hours worked
- $1.50 per hour shift premium for Afternoon Shift and Weekend Shift employees
- Weekend Shift employees are eligible to be compensated for 40 hours when full 36 hours worked
- Paid lunch break for employees working 10 and 12 hour shifts
- Free coffee!
- Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)
- Employee and family assistance program
- Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)
- Annual employee bonus
- $200 annual safety shoe allowance
- $200 bi-annual prescription safety glasses allowance
- Company paid uniforms
- Employee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ's and much more
If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!
Position(s) are for the following shift(s):
Day Shift: Monday to Thursday 5:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (4x10 hour shifts)
Afternoon Shift: Monday to Thursday 4:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. (4x10 hour shifts)
Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.
We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.