Maintenance Mechanic

Sun Gro Horticulture; Vassar; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Mechanic to join their team in Manitoba. This full-time role focuses on ensuring the smooth operation of heavy-duty manufacturing equipment through troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have welding experience and a solid background in mechanical devices, with the ability to work shifts and maintain safety standards. Join a continuously growing organization that values diversity and inclusion, and take the opportunity to contribute to a leading manufacturer in the horticultural sector.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings Program

Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Opportunity with Industry Leader

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Welding and mechanical troubleshooting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of machinery through preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair defective parts using specific devices.
• Maintain equipment inventories and prepare maintenance reports.

Skills

Welding Experience

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Tools

Machine Shop Instrumentation

Cutting Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

Sun Gro Horticulture Ltd. is the leading supplier of superior quality peat moss, peat-based and bark-based Horticultural Growing Products to North American professional and retail markets. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

JOB SUMMARY

We are currently seeking Full-time and/or Seasonal Mechanic at our Manitoba site. The primary function of this role is to troubleshoot, monitor, adjust, and repair heavy duty manufacturing equipment and machinery.

LOCATION

Vassar, Manitoba (Sprague, Caribou, and Northwest Angle)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary
• Competitive health, dental and insurance plans
• Competitive matched retirement savings program
• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE:

• Ensuring smooth operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Troubleshooting and action by removing defective parts by dismantling the equipment using specific devices.
• Fabricating repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintaining equipment and parts inventories by checking stocks and anticipating needed supplies.
• Cutting and welding metal to repair broken metal parts.
• Preparing mechanical maintenance reports.
• Maintaining safe and clean working environment while complying to company’s regulations.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Must have welding experience.
• Exposure with mechanical devices, pneumatic controls and cutting.
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work shifts as well as some extended hours and weekends.
• Qualified applicants will have good interpersonal and problem-solving skills and able to work with other trades and operators.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Must be able to walk and/or stand 50-75% of the shift.