Mechanic

Sun Gro Horticulture; Hamlet of Lac la Biche; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental and insurance benefits

Employer-matched retirement savings

Job summary

Sun Gro Horticulture is seeking a Full-time Mechanic for our Alberta site in Wandering River. The role focuses on troubleshooting, monitoring, adjusting, and repairing heavy‑duty manufacturing equipment.

Welding experience is required, with exposure to mechanical devices and pneumatic controls. The candidate should be able to work shifts, weekends, and extended hours, and lift up to 50 lbs. Shared accommodations are available nearby.

Qualifications

• Must have welding experience.
• Exposure to mechanical devices, pneumatic controls and cutting.
• Able to work shifts, extended hours and weekends.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills; able to work with other trades and operators.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Walk/stand 50-75% of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of machinery and equipment via preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and remove defective parts by dismantling equipment using specialized tools.
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation.
• Maintain equipment and parts inventories; anticipate supplies.
• Cut and weld metal to repair broken parts.
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in line with regulations.

Skills

Welding experience

Pneumatic controls

Machinery troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

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.