Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Wainbee; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Wainbee in Sarnia, Ontario, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in a unionized environment. The role focuses on repair and maintenance of fork trucks and related equipment, with emphasis on electrical, hydraulic, suspension and brake systems.

Responsibilities include diagnostics, safety checks, parts replacement, and testing to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications. A valid driver's license and 3+ years' heavy equipment experience are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed or hold a Journeyman license in Automotive or Heavy Equipment
• Possess or plan to attain a 310 License
• Will consider truck (310T) or auto (310S) technician
• Must be an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic with previous Aerial & Lift Truck experience
• A minimum of 3 years experience working with Heavy Equipment
• Excellent troubleshooting and technical skills
• Superior mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Perform repair work on fork trucks and related vehicles
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components and/or systems
• Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Rebuild powertrain components, hydraulic pumps and motors
• Repairs electrical equipment
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments
• Lubricates and cleans parts
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines
• Reading and repairing hydraulic and electrical schematics and systems
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation

Skills

Journeyman license

310 License

Heavy equipment experience

Aerial lift experience

Electrical diagnosis

Troubleshooting

Forklift repair

Driver's license

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Our client located in Sarnia, Ontario is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

This is a unionized environment.

Payrate is $43.99 per hour.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform repair work on fork trucks and related vehicles


• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components and/or systems


• Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment


• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment


• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work


• Service attachments and working tools


• Verify and repair emission control systems


• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions


• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required


• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications


• Rebuild powertrain components, hydraulic pumps and motors.


• Repairs electrical equipment


• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.


• Lubricates and cleans parts.


• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.


• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines


• Reading and repairing hydraulic and electrical schematics and systems


• Keep maintenance reports and documentation

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

• Licensed or hold a Journeyman license in Automotive or Heavy Equipment


• Possess or plan to attain a 310 License


• Will consider truck (310T) or auto (310S) technician


• Must be an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic with previous Aerial & Lift Truck experience


• A minimum of 3 years experience working with Heavy Equipment


• Excellent troubleshooting and technical skills


• Superior mechanical aptitude


• Shop and/or field work experience


• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices


• Valid driver’s license