mechanic, farm equipment

Kensington; Town of Kensington; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kensington is seeking a skilled mechanical maintenance technician with at least 5 years of experience. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing equipment, and maintaining inventory. Candidates should have diesel engine repair specialization and be physically capable of handling demanding tasks. Benefits include health care and pension plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Diesel engine repair specialization required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment for faults.
• Diagnose and repair using testing equipment.
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation.

Skills

Welding

Attention to detail

Client focus

Dependability

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Organized

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Tools

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Order parts and maintain inventory
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Welding experience
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Service attachments and working tools
• Perform other routine maintenance
  
  

Experience and specialization

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Fuel injection system
• Exhaust system
• Cooling system
• Air conditioning system
• Lubrication system
• Engine control system
• Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
• Installation and alignment of engines and machinery
  
  

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Pumps
  
  

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Power take-offs
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Differentials
• Brake system
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)