rig mechanic

Geotech Drilling; Prince George; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Geotech Drilling seeks an experienced technician to assemble and maintain complex drilling equipment. The role involves reading blueprints, fabricating parts, and performing repairs across multiple field locations.

You will troubleshoot irregularities, operate machining tools, and ensure machinery is installed and functioning safely. Travel to varied work sites is required, with 3–5 years of related experience and an appropriate trades credential preferred.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Performs routine maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts and fabricates needed components.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical equipment
• Assemble stationary industrial machinery
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Equipment operation

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Lathes and machining tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Drills

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assemble mechanical equipment
• Assemble stationary industrial machinery
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hydraulic system
• Lathes and other machining tools
• Power tools
• Hand tools
• Drills

Additional information

Security and safety

• Drug test

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)