Mechanic

Wainbee; Wandering River, L'Avenir; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health, dental and life/

Job summary

Sun Gro Horticulture Ltd. is hiring a full-time Mechanic for our Alberta site (Wandering River/Avenir). You will troubleshoot, monitor, adjust, and repair heavy-duty manufacturing equipment, with shared camp accommodations nearby.

The role requires welding experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work shifts including extended hours and weekends. Join a team that maintains equipment, fabricates parts, and keeps operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• This role requires welding experience and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work with others and solve problems on the floor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk most of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on heavy duty manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery to ensure minimal downtime.
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop tools.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
• Cut and weld metal to repair components.
• Prepare maintenance reports and logs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment per company rules.

Skills

Welding experience

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork/ability to work with others

Tools

Machine shop instrumentation

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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-matched retirement 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.