Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Talentify; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking an Equipment Mechanic in St. Catharines, Ontario. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery including forklifts and scissor lifts. The position offers excellent growth opportunities and a pay range of $45.00 - $55.00 per hour, with overtime available. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Employee benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Discount programs

Opportunity for permanent employment after six months

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanic experience required.
• Ability to repair forklifts, scissor lifts, and genie booms.
• Comfort working in confined spaces and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain small engines.
• Use hand and power tools for repairs.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Repair forklifts

Use hand and power tools

Comfortable in confined spaces

Education

Red Seal Certification

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title

Equipment Mechanic

Overview

As an Equipment Mechanic, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of essential machinery. Your duties will include using hand and power tools to fix multiple small engines such as forklifts, scissor lifts, genie booms, and various other equipment. Additionally, you will be tasked with reading and interpreting technical drawings and specification sheets.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain small engines such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and genie booms.
• Use hand and power tools to perform repairs.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specification sheets.
• Work in confined spaces, at heights, and in inclement weather.
• Maneuver around obstructions and handle materials and equipment in various sizes and weights.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of mechanic experience.
• Ability to repair forklifts, scissor lifts, and genie booms.
• Proficient with and ownership of basic hand and power tools.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with cranes is a plus.
• Red Seal Certification is an asset.
• Experience in welding, gouging, and/or fitting pressure vessels or ballast tanks.
• Experience working in shipyards or dry docks.
• Forklift licenses.
• Skills in rigging and using hoists.

Why Work Here?

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a unique and dynamic environment. Working with a renowned organization, you will have the chance to learn specialized skills and potentially advance into leadership roles. The company is growing rapidly with numerous projects on the horizon, offering a good chance of permanent employment after six months.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position in St. Catharines, Ontario, with day shifts running from Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4:30 PM. The work environment is fast-paced, busy, and can be hectic, with minimal training provided. You will need to be comfortable working in very cold conditions, confined spaces, and inclement weather. The role requires a minimum 45-hour work week, with lots of overtime available, including extended shifts and weekend work. Work will take place at two different sites, including Port Wellar Dry Docks, with 7 openings available.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Catharines, Ontario.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St. Catharines,ON.

À propos d_Aerotek:

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.