Mechanic

Sun Gro Horticulture; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental and insurance benefits

Employer-matched retirement plan

Job summary

Sun Gro Horticulture Ltd. is seeking a Full-time Mechanic at our Alberta site. The role focuses on troubleshooting, monitoring, adjusting, and repairing heavy-duty manufacturing equipment and machinery.

Location: Wandering River, AB and Avenir, AB with shared camp accommodations available nearby. The position requires commuting to Wandering River and weekend/extended hours may be required. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience welding and metal fabrication.
• Exposure to mechanical devices, pneumatic controls and cutting.
• Ability to work shifts, extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of machinery by performing preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and replace defective parts by dismantling equipment.
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop tools and instrumentation.
• Maintain inventories of equipment and parts and anticipate supplies.
• Cut and weld metal to repair broken parts.
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment and follow company regulations.

Skills

Welding

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Fabrication

Machine operation

Pneumatic controls

Job description

NOTE: This role is based in Wandering River, AB. Commuting to this location is a requirement of the position. Shared camp accommodations is available at nearby location.

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 Mechanic employee at our Alberta site. The primary function of this role is to troubleshoot, monitor, adjust, and repair heavy duty manufacturing equipment and machinery.

LOCATION

Wandering River, AB and Avenir, AB

*Shared accommodation available at nearby camp.*

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental and insurance benefits
• Employer-matchedretirement savings programs

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 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.