Mechanical Lead

Talentify; Richmond; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in yacht building is seeking a Mechanical Lead to join their elite team. This role offers the chance to work on custom yacht projects without fieldwork, providing a stable indoor environment. The ideal candidate will leverage their marine experience and leadership skills to oversee project resources and ensure quality control. With full medical and dental coverage, apprenticeship opportunities, and a supportive team culture, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a thriving industry. Join a company that values continuous improvement and offers consistent hours with exciting projects ahead.

Benefits

Full medical coverage

Dental coverage

Physio coverage

Free parking

Apprenticeship sponsorship

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a team in a mechanical environment.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and engine installations.

Responsibilities

• Develop resource and material plans for yacht building projects.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure project efficiency and safety.

Skills

Marine experience

Leadership experience

Blueprint interpretation

Pneumatics and hydraulics

Pipe bending

Education

Millwright or Mechanic certification

Tools

Hydraulic system tools

Pressure testing equipment

Job description

Join Our Elite Team as a Mechanical Lead in Custom Yacht Building

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Lead to join our team in building custom yachts. The ideal candidate will have marine experience to facilitate a smoother learning curve. In this role, you will be responsible for planning resources, materials, tools, and equipment for yourself and your team, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

1. Develop a 14-day plan of resources, materials, tools, and equipment for yourself and your team.
2. Collaborate with production and project managers to establish estimates, schedules, material orders, and production details.
3. Direct and work alongside your team, relaying information from the Mechanical Leader and Systems Leader.
4. Recommend equipment, tools, processes, and supplies to enhance project quality and meet targets.
5. Ensure overall safety of the team while enforcing company safety policies and procedures.
6. Oversee and ensure quality control is maintained.
7. Promote a culture of continuous improvement to increase efficiencies and reduce costs.
8. Experience working as a Millwright or Mechanic.
9. 12 months of leadership experience.
10. Ability to lead a team.
11. Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
12. Ability to bend pipe.
13. Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

1. Marine experience is ideal.
2. Experience with hydraulic system installation and pressure testing.
3. Experience with installation of main engine gearboxes and alignment of propulsion shafts and propellers.
4. Knowledge of fuel systems and exhaust systems.

Why Work Here?

Join a dedicated team at the largest yacht building company in Canada and work on challenging projects. Enjoy no field work, free parking, and opportunities for cross-training. Benefit from full medical, dental, and physio coverage upon permanent employment, steady shifts, and consistent hours with projects lined up for the next seven years. Participate in an apprenticeship program with sponsorship for hours and enjoy overtime opportunities during ramp periods.

Work primarily indoors in a covered environment, with occasional outdoor tasks. The environment can be dusty. The schedule is typically Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with flexibility available upon proving oneself. Employees report to their lead, who operates under the main manager.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond, BC.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our "people-are-everything" spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance, and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.