mechanic, knitting machines

Maddocks Industrial Filters; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Hamilton, Ontario, is looking for a skilled Industrial Mechanic to assemble and maintain machinery. The ideal candidate will have a Millwright Trade Certification and at least 5 years of experience in the field. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting machines, supervising staff, and ensuring safety regulations are met. The position offers permanent employment with a focus on teamwork and attention to detail.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma.
• Ability to coach and instruct apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical equipment and stationary industrial machinery.
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Trade Certification

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 hours per week

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : 5 years or more

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Confined spaces
• Dusty

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Maintenance
• Service
• Repair
• Overhaul
• Machine set-up

Tasks

• Assemble mechanical equipment
• Assemble stationary industrial machinery
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Supervise other workers
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
• Estimate costs and materials
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Trade Certification
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Equipment and machinery experience

• Electrical and electronic controls
• Hydraulic system
• Power tools
• Pumps and compressors
• Tool grinders
• Welding equipment

Area of specialization

• Start-up and testing
• Shutdown operations
• Renovating and restoring
• Troubleshooting
• Centering and setting to elevation
• Bearing, seals and packing
• Wiring

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Other benefits

• Free parking available