Mechanic

Discovery Silver Corp.; Timmins; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Disability and life insurance

Pension plan contributions

Job summary

Discovery Silver Corp. in Timmins, Ontario, is seeking a Mechanic to maintain the site’s mobile and locomotive fleets. The successful applicant will conduct maintenance repairs, preventative inspections, and ensure equipment is functional and safe.

A minimum of 5 years' experience, along with a Certificate of Qualification as a Mechanic, is essential. The role provides a range of benefits including health, dental, and a pension plan. This is an inclusive opportunity for all qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a mechanic in an industrial setting.
• Completion of CAAT and DAT testing in a satisfactory manner.
• Alternative Fuel Technician license considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Complete general maintenance repairs and service calls on all fuel-powered equipment.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance inspections.
• Identify parts and materials for equipment repair.

Skills

Maintenance and repair of locomotives

Understanding of diesel and gasoline fueled systems

Experience in an industrial setting with automotive and heavy equipment

Education

Certificate of Qualification as Truck and Coach Technician, Automotive Service Technician, or Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job description

Position

Discovery Kidd, a North American precious metals company, is seeking a Mechanic to maintain the site’s mobile fleet and locomotive fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete general maintenance repairs and service calls on all fuel-powered equipment at site – both within and outside the garage environment.
• Complete regular preventative maintenance inspections.
• Identify parts and materials required for equipment repair from equipment manuals and parts list.
• Ensure equipment is functional and safe to operate.
• Provide failure analysis.
• Perform minor cutting and welding repairs as required.
• Suggest substitutions or upgrades to reduce costs or increase service life when appropriate.

Skills And Qualifications

• A minimum of a Certificate of Qualification as a Truck and Coach Technician, Automotive Service Technician or Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
• Experience maintaining and repairing locomotives and other tracked equipment preferred.
• Good understanding of diesel and gasoline fueled systems.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a mechanic in an industrial setting with automotive and heavy equipment (e.g., loaders, graders, dump trucks, forklifts, dozers).
• Completion or recent completion of CAAT and DAT testing in a satisfactory manner.
• Alternative Fuel Technician license considered an asset.

Compensation And Benefits

• Health, dental, life, AD&D, disability, healthcare, and wellness spending accounts.
• Virtual care and employee and family assistance program.
• Company contributions and matching into a defined contribution pension plan.

Additional Information

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery’s Kidd Met Site.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Discovery welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.