Heavy Duty Mechanic

IKO Global; Ashcroft; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in roofing and building materials seeks a skilled Industrial Mechanic to join their team in Ashcroft. The role involves maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, ensuring operational efficiency in a dynamic production environment. With a strong commitment to safety and teamwork, this company values integrity and offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and retirement savings. Join a growing organization that prioritizes diversity and inclusion, and take advantage of in-house training opportunities to advance your career in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Health, dental, and insurance plans

Matched retirement savings program

Overtime and banked hours

Yearly safety allowance

In-house training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid British Columbia Industrial Mechanic License required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul, repair, and maintain mechanical components of heavy machinery.
• Complete preventive maintenance on engines, motors, and production machines.
• Document and communicate actions and irregularities among work teams.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Welding and cutting

Education

British Columbia Industrial Mechanic License

Tools

Metric standard tools

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. 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 Description

The primary function of this role is to overhaul, repair and maintain all mechanical components of heavy machinery used at our granule production plant. This position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and must comply with all safety requirements and protocols for working in a hazardous environment. This position is part of the IAMAW, Lodge 692 (Union), and as such the successful candidate will be required to join and be subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Plant Description: IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. at Ashcroft is a production facility that processes, colors, and ships granules used for roofing shingles.

Plant Location: IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. 3745 Barnes Lake Rd, Ashcroft, BC

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package - starting Rate: $45.22 an hour.
• Competitive health, dental and insurance plans
• Competitive matched retirement savings program
• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with a focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing
• The opportunity to have overtime and banked hours
• Yearly $200 as safety allowance
• In-house training and development opportunities

When you join us, you will be:

• Ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locating sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removing defective parts by dismantling devices, using hoists, cranes, hand, and power tools, examining form and texture of parts.
• Determining changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Fabricating repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintaining equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserving maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Preparing mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Cutting and welding metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment.
• Repairing and maintaining the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery and equipment.
• Recording parts and materials used, and ordering or requisitioning new parts and materials as necessary. Recording repairs and maintenance performed.
• Maintaining continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Our ideal candidate:

• Must have a valid British Columbia Industrial Mechanic License.
• Having a full set (up to 24/1”mm) of metric standard tools is an asset.
• Exposure to mechanical devices, pneumatic controls, and welding/cutting.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Must be able to read mechanical drawings.
• 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 will be 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.

Hours/ Days / Schedule: The hours of work will be primarily Wednesday through Saturday (40 hours, day shift).

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace, and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.