New Product Development Mechanic

Joy Global (Canada) Ltd; Lively; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Annual bonus

Comprehensive health & insurance

Pension plan and matching

Employee assistance program

Wellness allowance

Paid uniform & PPE

Paid vacation time

Tools provided

Training and education support

Employee engagement activities

Job summary

Komatsu is seeking a New Product Development Mechanic to assemble and test underground hard rock equipment prototypes and first-off units. You will verify parts against designs, set clearances, perform pre-assembly tasks, and help ensure manufacturability and serviceability through feedback on design changes.

Responsibilities include prototype setup, trials, testing, and maintaining safety compliance in a high‑demand work environment.

Qualifications

• Certification in heavy duty equipment mechanics or a diploma in mechanical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and validate new underground hard rock heavy mobile equipment prototypes and first-off units.
• Verify parts conformance to designs/blueprints and set clearances.
• Perform pre-assembly tasks, assist in prototype setup, trials, and testing to ensure quality and safety.

Education

Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Certification or equivalent (mechanical diploma)

Job description

Career Opportunities: New Product Development Mechanic (36792)

Location: 25 Fielding - Hard Rock Canada

Division: Research and Development

Shift: 5x2

Travel Requirements: Up to 15%

Job Overview

The NPD Mechanic assembles, tests, and validates new underground hard rock heavy mobile equipment prototypes and first-off units. This involves verifying parts against designs, setting clearances, and performing pre-assembly tasks. The NPD Mechanic also aligns components for assembly, tracks missing or compromised parts, and provides feedback on design changes for better manufacturability and serviceability. Additionally, the role includes supporting prototype setup, trials, and testing to ensure quality and functionality, as well as maintaining a safe work environment and complying with safety policies.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Certification preferred or equivalent of mechanical technical certification or diploma in mechanical field of study (automotive, truck and coach, etc.) with heavy equipment experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience with mining industry-specific equipment.
• Minimum of two (2) years equipment assembly or rebuild exposure is preferred.
• Travel up to 15% of the time for product field testing and validation.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or designs/blueprints.
• Set and verify parts clearances.
• Perform pre-assembly activities such as cleaning and lubricating parts.
• Perform pre-work risk assessments to ensure all potential safety risks and unknown tasks are thought through or mitigated prior to work start.
• Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists with proper lifting requirements.
• Maintain lists of missing, compromised parts and components and feed information back to project management.
• Read and interpret designs/blueprints, sketches, schematics and written instructions as available to assemble the parts or products.
• Mark up designs/blueprints, sketches with corrections, changes and provide to project management for engineering review and follow through on design changes.
• Make recommendations of design changes for manufacturability, serviceability for future products or prototype improvements.
• Follows scopes of work within time constraints to meet established project assembly targets and testing targets.
• To ensure quality, a new product development mechanic also looks for faulty components during the assembly process and may be required to test assembled parts or products to ensure functionality.
• Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
• Perform installation, repair, inspection, reassembly, replacing, refitting, and adjusting products as required.
• Support the development of prototype assembly test procedures to promote production of quality products.
• Complete any required assembly documentation. Perform final checks and adjustments for any defects to ensure high quality products.
• Support prototype product setup, trails and testing on Komatsu site or at other test sites and facilities when completing product development phases.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment designs/blueprints and schematics.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment for testing is preferred.
• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools.
• Ability to Operate Forklift.
• Ability to operate cranes and jigs.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail in safety sensitive work setting.
• Good computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Good report writing ability.
• Flexible, self-motivated and driven to achieve customer satisfaction goals and targets.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work underground if required.

Compensation Range

At Komatsu, base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total compensation package designed to support and reward our employees.

For this role, the hourlybase compensation range is $33.00 CAD to $43.00 CAD. The final offer will be determined based on several factors, including the candidates' skills, experience, qualifications, and the position location.

Additional Information

We are currently recruiting to fill an existing vacancy within our organization. The successful candidate will be hired to fill a current role that is actively open and ready for immediate placement.

Company Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Annual Bonus
• Comprehensive health and insurance benefits package
• Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Personal wellness allowance
• Paid uniform and personal protective equipment
• Paid vacation time
• Company-supplied tools
• Training and education support
• Employee social engagement activities and benefits

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose.We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion.United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

Komatsu uses artificial intelligence (AI), to assist with applicant screening during the recruitment process. These tools analyze candidate information based on predefined criteria set by the company for the position requirements and generate outputs such as candidate recommendations.

AI refers to machine-based systems that infer from input data to produce outputs that may influence hiring outcomes. While AI supports initial screening, final decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment.Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence.Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people.Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future.If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!

Focusing exclusively on the underground hard rock, underground soft rock, and surface mining sectors, Komatsu Mining designs, manufactures, distributes, and services extensive product lines of highly reliable Komatsu underground hard rock mining equipment, P&H surface mining equipment and JOY underground mining machinery to support the production of valuable minerals for our mining customers worldwide. Komatsu Mining's products and related technologies and services are used extensively for mining copper, silver, iron, gold, coal, salt and other mineral resources.

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability or genetic characteristics.

As we search for collective healing and true reconciliation, we strive to build respectful relationships with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We would like to acknowledge that most of our team members gather, work, and play on the traditional ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Canada, each with their own unique history, culture, and traditions.

Accommodations during the recruitment process are available on request.

While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.