Mechanic, Systems

Berendsen Fluid Power; Oakville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hydraulic solutions provider in Oakville is seeking a Mechanic to join their team. This role involves the assembly of custom hydraulic and pneumatic products, ensuring safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of mechanical assembly experience and the ability to read engineering drawings. The position offers opportunities for career growth in a supportive work environment. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Benefits

Medical & dental benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Referral bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in mechanical assembly or related field is mandatory.
• Preferred experience in hydraulic/pneumatic machine assembly.
• Ability to measure accurately in both imperial and metric units.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of components for assembly.
• Safely operate shop machines for product fabrication.
• Conduct functional testing as required.

Skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Machine shop skills

Good communication skills

Prioritization skills

Organizational skills

Education

Technical training or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Welding machines

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Job description

Berendsen Fluid Power (BFP) is one of North America’s largest distributors and solution providers of hydraulic and pneumatic products and services. We have one of the largest dedicated field sales forces in both the hydraulics and pneumatics industries with 42 locations across the US and Canada. With the resources of our powerful North American organization, we provide products and services to move the world while fostering a supportive culture that encourages participation, development, and career advancement.

We believe there is no resource more valuable than our people. It is the talent, collective knowledge, training, and experience of our employees that will enable us to move ahead. We are a company full of tenured employees with decades of service.

At BFP, we are committed to delivering quality products to every customer. Our Oakville facility’s product line includes the custom design and builds of hydraulic power units, hydraulic manifolds, multidiscipline projects, pneumatic panels, control panels, valve stands, and wire harnesses.

The hiring BFP location in Oakville is an industry leading build‑to‑order manufacturer of custom Hydraulic and Pneumatic solutions for various industrial and mobile applications. We are currently looking for a Mechanic to join our team.

Reports to: Shop Foreman

Works in collaboration with: Shop Foreman, Assembly Team, Shipping/Receiving, Design Team

Oversees/Responsible for: Safety, quality, and on-time completion of all assembly, fabrication and testing of any assigned products produced in our facility across disciplines.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Safely carry out all duties assigned to ensure compliance with all Health & Safety requirements.
• Perform inspection of supplied components for assembly and fabrication, verifying them against the BOM, hydraulic schematics, steel fabrication drawings, electrical drawings, and general arrangements.
• Read and understand shop copy drawings (including fabrication drawings, hydraulic schematics, and general arrangement) before starting assembly to ensure familiarity, quality, and accuracy, and proactively communicate any identified inconsistencies or potential issues to the Shop Foreman.
• Use the shop machines to fabricate and assemble products, including power tools, jib crane, overhead crane, drill press, compressed air tools, manual and hydraulic tube benders, tube flaring machine, hose crimper, hose cutter, grinder, hose vent, welding machines (MIG, TIG, SMAW), acetylene torch, magnetic drill, bandsaw, pipe threader, forklift, and pump truck.
• Complete ISO 9001 required paperwork for assigned projects
• Conduct thorough functional testing as required for assigned projects
• Ensure the working area is clean and organized at the end of each day.
• Implementation, maintenance and sustain 5S initiatives in the shop.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in steel fabrication, machines product fabrication or mechanical assembly in similar industries is mandatory.

Ability to read engineering drawings is required.

Related experience with hydraulic or pneumatic system assembly, as well as familiarity with hydraulic or pneumatic schematics, is desirable.

Machine shop skills, including the use of lathes, milling machines, and grinders, are considered an asset.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work safely with hoists, cranes, manual and power tools, and equipment.
• Preference for experience or exposure in:
  • Hydraulic/pneumatic machine assembly or work in similar industries.
  • Welding, grinding, drilling, tapping, and fabrication of steel and stainless‑steel reservoirs, supports, and frame structures.
  • Tube bending and flaring.
  • Welding of steel and stainless‑steel pipes.
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic hose crimping.
  • Working with hydraulic ISO cleanliness codes.
  • Ability to measure in both imperial and metric units.
  • Industrial painting and masking.
  • Wiring and assembly of electric motors with pumps.
  • Leak and pressure testing of hydraulic and pneumatic units and systems.
  • Lifting and rigging.
• Good communication, prioritization, and organizational skills required.
• Basic PC skills.

WHAT WE CAN GIVE TO YOU

Work in a quiet and clean, new ISO‑compliant facility; collaborate closely with engineers, sales and technical staff; be part of a supportive team; and directly influence production success of custom‑designed hydraulic systems.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical & dental; life and disability insurance programs.
• Group RRSP and the company provided DPSP.
• Paid vacation, floating holidays and sick days.
• Employee relevant training, tuition, and professional designation reimbursement.
• Safe work environment as part of a growing team.
• Safety shoes and glasses reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications Education

Required

Technical/other training

Experience

Required 5 years

Mechanical assembly

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization