Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician

MTW Employment Services; Greenstone; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining equipment services company in Ontario is seeking a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician. The role involves performing repairs, overhauls, and maintenance on heavy mining equipment, while ensuring workplace safety. Candidates should have experience with Komatsu, CAT, or Epiroc equipment, and be comfortable working in a physically demanding environment, sometimes at heights. This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Experience in repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, lifting to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, overhauls, and maintenance on heavy mining equipment.
• Diagnose faults using computerized testing equipment.
• Interpret work orders and technical manuals.

Skills

Experience with Komatsu equipment

Experience with CAT equipment

Experience with Epiroc equipment

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Job description

Job Title: Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for providing repairs, overhauls and new builds to mining related equipment. This position will employ reasoning in diagnosing and troubleshooting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on heavy mining equipment according to schedule.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required.
• Make recommendations regarding extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement.
• Interpret work order and technical manuals. Two weeks’ OEM onsite training supplied.
• Complete job specific reports and paperwork.
• Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety and follow all rules and legislation.
• Keep a mine-owned service truck clean and equipped.

Job Conditions

• Experience with Komatsu, CAT, Epiroc equipment is an asset.
• Experience in repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision.
• Job tasks may be physically demanding, lifting to 50 lbs.
• Remote location working environment.
• Mining company/mine site experience is an asset.
• This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.