Heavy Duty Mechanic – Sawmill Fleet & Diagnostics

Western Forest Products Inc.; Ladysmith; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Unionized workplace

Safe work environment

Job summary

Western Forest Products is seeking a certified Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our Ladysmith Sawmill Operation in Ladysmith, BC. This unionized PPWC position offers a wage rate of $47.69/hour plus shift premiums and benefits.

Responsibilities include inspecting, diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical systems on mobile fleet, maintaining logs, and ensuring a tidy shop. Red Seal certification and a BC driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Must be fully ticketed Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic.
• Valid BC driver’s license and ability to provide a driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Participate and follow Western’s health and safety program and policies.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical & electrical on mobile fleet.
• Work with dealers/vendors on maintaining inventory on critical components of equipment.
• Perform minor welding repairs on equipment.
• Ensure equipment repair log books are up to date and accurate.
• Maintain a organized and clean shop.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sawmill experience

Machine diagnostics

Self-starter

Safety mindset

Team player

Time management

Problem solving

Accountable

Education

Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic

BC Driver's License

Job description

Western Forest Products is seeking a certified Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our Ladysmith Sawmill Operation in Ladysmith, BC. This unionized PPWC position offers a wage rate of $47.69/hour plus shift premiums and benefits.

Responsibilities include inspecting, diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical systems on mobile fleet, maintaining logs, and ensuring a tidy shop. Red Seal certification and a BC driver’s license are required.