Maintenance mechanic technician - industrial

Fastrac Machining & Fabrication Ltd; Elmsdale; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Transportation provided by employer

Job summary

Fastrac Machining & Fabrication Ltd in Nova Scotia is seeking a skilled technician to join our permanent team. The role involves assembling mechanical equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and performing maintenance across our equipment fleet.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and be proficient in PLC programming, wiring, and using power tools. The job requires travel readiness and a valid driver’s license; English language workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 1: No degree required.
• 2: Experience with PLCs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical equipment
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
• Estimate costs and materials
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Commission systems and components

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Electrical controls

Fans and blowers

Hydraulic systems

Power tools

Pumps and compressors

Tool grinders

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 45 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more

Tasks

• Assemble mechanical equipment
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
• Estimate costs and materials
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Commission systems and components

Equipment and machinery experience

• Electrical and electronic controls
• Fans and blowers
• Hydraulic system
• Power tools
• Pumps and compressors
• Tool grinders

Area of specialization

• Troubleshooting
• Wiring

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• On call

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer