Field and Shop Technician

Kymera International; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kymera International is seeking a Field and Shop Technician in Canada. This entry level role starts in the shop, emphasizing safety and teamwork, with progression to field assignments as competencies grow. After initial training, field work is expected.

Responsibilities include shop cleanliness, material handling with forklifts and overhead cranes, yard organization, and waste management. Travel about 25% and occasional overtime and shift work may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic knowledge of shop tools and materials.
• Experience working with your hands is an asset.
• PTAW, thermal spray or welding experience considered an asset.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in general shop cleanliness and organization.
• Move and handle material using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Assist with yard receiving and organization.
• Empty garbage bins.
• Perform PTAW or thermal spray processes on steel components.
• Assist in assembly and disassembly of major components.
• Use hand and power tools including grinders, saws, drills.
• Use work-handling equipment including overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Inspect components before, during and after processing.
• Maintain welding, thermal spray, and work handling equipment.
• Shop and field work as necessary (travel approx. 25%).
• Occasional overtime and day and night shift as required.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Shop tools

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Grinders

Saws

Overhead cranes

Job description

Field and Shop Technician

The opportunity:

In this entry level position, the Technician will begin working primarily in the shop, getting exposure to a variety of work functions. After demonstrating the ability to work safely and with others in a team, additional training and responsibilities will be added. As competencies grow, participation in field jobs will be expected.

Entry level responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in general shop cleanliness and organization.
• Moving and handling material using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Assist with yard receiving and organization.
• Empty garbage bins.

Long term expectations may include, but are not limited to:

• Thermal spray or PTAW processes on a variety of steel components.
• Assist in the assembly and disassembly of major components.
• Use hand and power tools including grinders, saws, drills etc.
• Use work-handling equipment including overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Inspection of components before, during and after processing.
• Maintenance of welding, thermal spray, and work handling equipment.
• Shop and field work as necessary (travel approx. 25%).
• Occasional overtime and day and night shift as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic knowledge of shop tools and materials.
• Experience working “with your hands” is considered and asset.
• PTAW, thermal spray or welding experience considered an asset.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Work Location: In person