Mechanic
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
NOTE: This role is based in Wandering River, AB. Commuting to this location is a requirement of the position. Shared camp accommodations is available at nearby location.
Sun Gro Horticulture Ltd. is the leading supplier of superior quality peat moss, peat-based and bark-based Horticultural Growing Products to North American professional and retail markets. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
JOB SUMMARY
We are currently seeking Full-time Mechanic employee at our Alberta site. The primary function of this role is to troubleshoot, monitor, adjust, and repair heavy duty manufacturing equipment and machinery.
LOCATION
Wandering River, AB and Avenir, AB
*Shared accommodation available at nearby camp.*
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Sun Gro Horticulture Ltd. is the leading supplier of superior quality peat moss, peat-based and bark-based Horticultural Growing Products to North American professional and retail markets. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
JOB SUMMARY
We are currently seeking Full-time Mechanic employee at our Alberta site. The primary function of this role is to troubleshoot, monitor, adjust, and repair heavy duty manufacturing equipment and machinery.
LOCATION
Wandering River, AB and Avenir, AB
*Shared accommodation available at nearby camp.*
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental and insurance benefits
- Employer-matched retirement savings programs
- Ensuring smooth operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
- Troubleshooting and action by removing defective parts by dismantling the equipment using specific devices.
- Fabricating repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
- Maintaining equipment and parts inventories by checking stocks and anticipating needed supplies.
- Cutting and welding metal to repair broken metal parts.
- Preparing mechanical maintenance reports.
- Maintaining safe and clean working environment while complying to company’s regulations.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Must have welding experience.
- Exposure with mechanical devices, pneumatic controls and cutting.
- Must be able to work shifts as well as some extended hours and weekends.
- Qualified applicants will have good interpersonal and problem-solving skills and able to work with other trades and operators.
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
- Must be able to walk and/or stand 50-75% of the shift.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, monitoring, and repairing heavy-duty manufacturing equipment and machinery. They will also perform preventive maintenance, fabricate repair parts, and maintain equipment inventories.
Requirements
Candidates must have welding experience and exposure to mechanical devices, pneumatic controls, and cutting. The role requires the ability to work shifts, weekends, and extended hours, as well as the physical capacity to lift 50 pounds.
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Heavy duty equipment repair
- Welding
- Metal cutting
- Pneumatic controls
- Mechanical device maintenance
- Machine shop instrumentation
- Fabrication
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Inventory management
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Insurance benefits
- Shared camp accommodations
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
Keywords
- Mechanic
- Heavy duty equipment
- Manufacturing
- Preventive maintenance
- Welding
- Pneumatic controls
- Machine shop
- Fabrication
- Inventory management
- Mechanical maintenance
- Peat moss
- Horticultural growing products
- Safety compliance