industrial mechanic Verified

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Maintenance
• Service
• Repair
• Overhaul
• Machine set-up

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Assembling machinery and equipment (prior to installation)
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Electronic general safety orientation�(EGSO)
• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Trade Certification
• Construction Millwright Trade Certification
• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Red Seal Endorsement
• First Aid Certificate
• CADD Course
• Propane in Construction Record of Training
• Welder Trade Certification
• Hoisting and Rigging Training
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Welding techniques

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated and robotic system
• Conveyor
• Electrical and electronic controls
• Fans and blowers
• Gas and air dryers
• Gas compressors
• Heat exchangers
• Hydraulic system
• Industrial and stationary engine
• Lathes and other machining tools
• Pneumatic system
• Power tools
• Pumps and compressors
• Tool grinders
• Welding equipment
• Hand tools

Area of specialization

• Start-up and testing
• Shutdown operations
• Renovating and restoring
• Rigging and handling
• Troubleshooting
• Centering and setting to elevation
• Bearing, seals and packing
• Specialty welding
• Stainless steel welding
• Vibration analysis
• Laser levelling/aligning
• Optical alignment
• Computerized alignment
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Subsidised public transportation
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program