Mechanical Lead

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is hiring a Mechanical Lead to manage a team in Richmond, BC. The role involves resource planning, collaboration with managers, ensuring quality and safety, and leading the team on various mechanical tasks. Ideal candidates have marine experience, leadership background, and strong communication skills. This position offers consistent hours and full benefits, including medical and dental coverage.

Benefits

Full benefits, including dental, medical, and physiotherapy

Free parking on site

Opportunities for cross-training

Four-day work weeks with three-day weekends

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Millwright or Mechanic, ideally in Marine.
• 12 months of leadership experience.
• Proficiency in reading and working with blueprints.
• Ability to bend pipe.
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a 14-day plan for resources, materials, tools.
• Collaborate with production and project managers for estimates and schedules.
• Provide direction to the team, relaying information from leaders.
• Make recommendations to enhance project quality.
• Ensure safety and enforce company policies.
• Oversee quality control measures.

Job description

Overview

Aerotek is hiring Mechanical Leads for our client in Richmond, BC. This is a full-time role reporting to the Mechanical Leader. The position involves leading a small team with hands-on experience, ideally in the marine industry.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a 14-day plan for resources, materials, tools, and equipment for the team.
• Collaborate with production and project managers to establish estimates, schedules, material orders, and production details.
• Provide direction and work alongside the team, relaying information from the Mechanical Leader and Systems Leader.
• Make recommendations for equipment, tools, processes, and supplies to enhance project quality and meet targets.
• Ensure the overall safety of the team while enforcing company safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee and ensure quality control measures are in place.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement to increase efficiencies and reduce costs.

Essential Skills

• Experience working as a Millwright or Mechanic (ideally in Marine)
• 12 months of leadership experience.
• Proficiency in reading and working with blueprints.
• Ability to bend pipe.
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Strong communication skills.
• Marine experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulic system installation and pressure testing.
• Experience with the installation of main engine gearboxes and alignment of propulsion shafts and propellers.
• Knowledge of fuel systems and exhaust systems.

Why Work Here?

• No travel - come to work at the same place everyday
• Free parking on site
• Opportunities for cross-training and performing other duties.
• Full benefits, including dental, medical, and physiotherapy
• Part of a smaller, tight-knit group
• Work on exciting projects with steady shifts and consistent hours, with projects lined up for the next 7 years.
• 4x10 shift with a 3 day weekend
• The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily indoors or covered, though some tasks may be performed outside. The environment can be dusty. The typical schedule is 5x8 Monday-Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Long-term position based out of Richmond, British Columbia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond, BC.