Maintenance Helper

MTW Employment Services; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Geraldton, Ontario, is seeking a Maintenance Helper to support maintenance operations. The role involves assisting in mechanical repairs, maintaining tools and equipment, and ensuring a safe and tidy work environment. Successful candidates will have at least one year of experience in an industrial setting and be comfortable working as part of a team in a physically demanding position.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a mining or industrial setting.
• Prior experience with heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all instruments, tools and work areas are maintained.
• Assist in performing mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Assist technicians in all shop requirements.
• Wash equipment.
• Ensure the shop is clean at all times.

Skills

Experience in mining or industrial setting

Experience with heavy machinery

Job description

The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada’s largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with seven other operating mines in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Maintenance Helper to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Helper is responsible for following direction of Supervisors to assist the team in the maintenance shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all instruments, tools and work areas are maintained in an appropriate manner.
• Assist in performing mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on all mining equipment.
• Assist technicians in all shop requirements.
• Wash equipment.
• Ensure the shop is clean at all times.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• 1+ years of experience in a mining or industrial setting.
• Prior experience with heavy machinery.

Job Conditions

• Strong commitment to safety.
• Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Able to read, understand, and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks.
• Job tasks may be physically demanding, lifting to 50 lbs.
• This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Certifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ontario Surface Common Core training is an asset.

Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.