preventive maintenance mechanic technician

Government of Canada; Kentville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Nova Scotia seeks a skilled technician for machinery installation and maintenance. Responsibilities include troubleshooting malfunctions, repairing machinery parts, and ensuring optimal operation in a noisy environment. Candidates should have a secondary school certificate and be team players with excellent communication skills. The role is on-site only, as remote work is not an option.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.
• Bondable.
• Criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions.
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts.
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery.
• Install machinery and equipment.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Electric tools

Pneumatic tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Odours
• Confined spaces
• Dusty

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Maintenance
• Service
• Repair
• Food and/or beverage processing

Responsibilities Tasks

• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Installing machinery and equipment

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Electrical and electronic controls
• Fans and blowers
• High speed packaging equipment
• Pneumatic system
• Power tools
• Pumps and compressors
• Welding equipment

Area of specialization

• Troubleshooting
• Bearing, seals and packing

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan