YourLiebherrCareer : Lead Hand Mechanic, Heavy Equipment (77644)

Liebherr; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in heavy equipment, Liebherr, is seeking a Shop Lead Hand for its Burlington facility. This role involves overseeing maintenance, mentoring technicians, and ensuring top-quality service standards. Candidates should have significant heavy equipment experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and team development.

Benefits

Competitive wages with overtime opportunities

Extensive benefits with employer paid premiums after 90 days

Paid vacation starting at 120 hours PLUS 48 hours of sick time

6% employer RRSP matching

3000 annual allowance for continuing education

600 annual safety boot allowance

400 safety glasses allowance

International training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Heavy Equipment experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience strongly preferred.
• Expert knowledge in diagnosing electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance within the shop.
• Mentor and train team members for performance excellence.
• Maximize productivity by prioritizing job orders and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Customer centricity

Technical diagnostics

Communication

Job description

Are you a skilled Technician with a knack for mentoring and a deep love for all things Heavy Equipment If so we have an opportunity for you to shine as our newest Shop Lead Hand!

As the driving force behind mechanical excellence youll ensure top-tier repair quality and stellar customer service. Your role isnt just about maintaining machines; its about shaping the future of our shop. Youll be the go-to expert for Liebherr Earth Moving Equipment offering hands-on training overseeing maintenance and repairs and performing meticulous quality inspections. Were seeking a dynamic individual who can inspire and lead our Technicians and Apprentices by example. With your high-level technical expertise and eye for quality youll elevate skills to meet Liebherrs gold standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure and lead a safety first working environment confirm team members comply with safety regulations at all times and see to timely resolution of any safety concerns or escalations
• Foster team moral though regular hands-on support and training for the shop team including but not limited to; coaching performance feedback clear expectations for high standards of work practices & observations
• Regularly mentor train and review technical work within the shop for best practices optimal quality and safety
• Communicate regularly with team leadership as needed on shop performance and KPIs
• Deliver on customer satisfaction and support business growth by meeting on-time and on-spec deliveries provide timely escalations if required
• Maximize productivity and efficiency in the shop by prioritizing job orders and service requirements ensuring appropriate number and mix of staff are assigned to meet timelines
• Provide and encourage continuous improvement in shop operations through discussions among management sales and shop team.
• Maintain good housekeeping throughout the shop and at workstations including implementation of 5S elements
• Organize and deliver tool box talks daily
• Other duties as assigned
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Heavy Equipment (excavators dozers loaders) experience is required
• Demonstrated leadership / mentor experience is strongly preferred
• Customer centric and performance driven
• Expert knowledge of electrical hydraulic pneumatic mechanical components diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques
• Experienced with component exchange repair and warranty related activities
• Strong ability to read and understand schematics and technical drawings
• High attention to detail and an analytical mindset for managing quality standards and workshop performance
• Dedicated team player able to work with ease and diplomacy with others
• Strong communication and motivational skills

Our Offer

• Competitive wages with overtime opportunities
• Extensive benefits with employer paid premiums after 90 days
• Paid vacation starting at 120 hours PLUS 48 hours of dedicated sick time
• 6% employer RRSP matching
• 3000 annual allowance for continuing education
• 600 annual safety boot & $400 safety glasses allowance
• International training & development work opportunities for select roles
• And much more!

Liebherr Canada Ltd. is committed to provide a diverse inclusive safe and dignified work environment for all employees regardless of gender race ethnicity sexual orientation disability religion or any other aspect of their identity.

Have we awoken your interest Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions please contact Natalie Ely.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The company

The Liebherr Group has represented leading-edge technical products and services for more than 70 years and has proudly serviced Canadian customers directly since -Canada Ltd. has 11 branch locations across Canada providing sales service and product support for equipment in the construction mining material handling crane aerospace and transportation industries.

Location

1015 Sutton Drive

L7L 5Z8 Burlington ON

Contact

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Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Heavy Equipment Mechanic • Burlington, Ontario, Canada