Maintenance Mechanic

IMP Aerospace & Defence; Halifax; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Program

Holiday Incentive Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Long Service Awards

Volunteer Grant Program

Scholarship Program

Job summary

IMP Aerospace & Defence in Halifax, Canada, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to work with minimal supervision and deliver high-quality maintenance for aircraft-related equipment and vehicles.

The role involves diagnosing faults, operating cranes and forklifts, performing preventative maintenance, and maintaining accurate logs. This position emphasizes safety and teamwork, with opportunities for on-the-job training and career development.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical experience with industrial machinery and vehicles.
• Provincial Journeyman Mechanic License preferred.
• Welding equipment and diagnostic testing tools familiarity.
• May require Class B Boom Truck Operators License per company need.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates company vehicles for maintenance activities and towing of aircraft.
• Operates mobile cranes and forklifts for lifting aircraft components and equipment.
• Diagnoses faults on vehicles, industrial machinery, and equipment.
• Performs inspections, testing, and preventative maintenance on vehicles and machinery.
• Maintains logbooks for vehicles and equipment.
• Assists maintenance trades and moves equipment as needed.
• Provides on-job-training to other personnel in the trade.
• Attends upgrading training for trade development.
• Keeps work area clean and safe, removing debris after tasks.
• Complies with safety regulations and company policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Industrial machinery

Vehicle maintenance

Education

Journeyman Mechanic License

Class B Boom Truck License (asset)

Tools

Welding equipment

Diagnostic testing equipment

Lifting and towing equipment

Job description

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence

IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

Requisition ID: 2658

Position Overview

The maintenance mechanic will be expected to work under minimum supervision, and with a high degree of proficiency.

What You Will Do

• Maintains and operates a variety of Company vehicles for maintenance activities and towing of aircraft.
• Maintains and operates mobile cranes and forklifts used for lifting aircraft components, materials, machinery, and equipment as required.
• Diagnoses and rectifies faults on all vehicles, industrial machinery and mechanical equipment utilized by the company.
• Carries out periodic inspections, testing and preventative maintenance of customer and company owned vehicles, industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Maintains accurate logbooks on vehicles and equipment as required.
• Assists members of the maintenance trades as required. (e.g.: moving machinery, plant equipment/furniture, waste chemicals, erecting scaffolding, etc.)
• Provides on-job-training to other personnel in the maintenance mechanic trade.
• Attends upgrading training for trade or personal development.
• Removes all debris accumulated by task(s) performed and maintains a clean, safe work area.
• Will be familiar with and comply with all safety regulations.
• Performs all other related duties.

What You Will Bring

• As a minimum qualification the maintenance mechanic will have proven mechanical experience with industrial machinery and industrial vehicles
• A Provincial Journeyman Mechanic License is considered an asset
• Must be familiar with the use of welders, acetylene equipment, vehicle maintenance equipment, diagnostic testing equipment, lifting and towing equipment, vehicle, slings and personal protective equipment.
• If required by the company, the maintenance mechanic must be willing to attend and successfully complete a “Class B” Boom Truck Operators License at a facility recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour.
• To reach the top level of the Maintenance Mechanic classification, the employee must successfully complete one (1) year work experience in this classification and have completed all OJT performance objectives.

Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances.

What We Will Do For You

• All of IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program, Holiday Incentive Program (3 additional days off over Christmas), Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.