Plant Maintenance Technician (Ready Mix)

Bedford Ready Mix Limited; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction-related company in Lower Sackville is seeking an experienced technician to analyze and repair plant equipment. Candidates must have five years of experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. The role includes responsibilities such as machinery maintenance, as well as adherence to safety practices. A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required for this position.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP options

Wellness programming

Service rewards

Qualifications

• Five years of related work experience with plant equipment.
• Must be willing to work long shifts and extra hours.
• Basic skills in carpentry, electrical, mechanical, welding, plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and repair machinery issues.
• Assemble and adjust various mechanical components.
• Inspect and lubricate machinery as needed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving skills

Welding skills

Electrical knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analyze sources of trouble or failures, devise repair methods and proceed with repair work
• Assemble, install and adjust a variety of bearings, bushings, shafts, gears, and pins
• Inspect, lubricate and adjust machinery as needed
• Repair / replace defective parts using hand tools, power tools, cutting torches and welding equipment
• Rebuild or fabricate parts when necessary
• Operate power / hand tools and welding equipment (electric or gas)
• Observe all health, safety and environmental rules and practices while maintaining safe and organized workspaces
• Additional duties as assigned
• Conduct site hazard assessments and various other checks

Requirements

Five (5) years’ related work experience demonstrating thorough knowledge and abilities for operating, troubleshooting and maintaining plant equipment

Mechanically inclined with working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and boiler systems

Knowledge of electrical systems

Must be willing and able to work long shifts and extra hours when necessary

Basic carpentry, electrical, mechanical, welding, plumbing, plastic or sheet metal fabrication skills

Previous experience in a ready mix and / or construction industry would be considered an asset

Interest and ability in working both independently and as a team

Strong critical thinking / problem-solving skills

Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in a loud heavy industrial environment, exposed to weather elements

Ability to handle routine walking, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing and lifting / carrying up to 50-pound loads safely

Ability to climb ladders and work at heights

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, OSCO Concrete offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages including health and dental coverage, life insurance and RRSP options. Additionally, we offer health and wellness programming, years of service rewards and employee sport team sponsorships.