Heavy Duty Mechanic ($5K Signing Bonus Offered)

Weldco-Beales MFG Alberta Ltd•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$41 - CA$44•Onsite

About The Position

Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is a 100% Inuvialuit-owned company with 80 years in operation, specializing in heavy equipment attachments for various industries across Canada, the USA, and internationally. They are currently seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic/Journeyman Mechanic for their Edmonton manufacturing team. The company emphasizes people, quality, and safety, offering an industry-leading employee experience and opportunities for growth. This role reports to the General Foreman.

Requirements

High school completion required.
Alberta Journeyman Ticket in Heavy Duty Mechanic or Red Seal Certification.
A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience.
Advanced knowledge of all safety practices.
Good knowledge of all heavy equipment and power tools and their use and care.
Communication skills to read, listen, write and speak in a clear and concise manner to individuals at various levels.
Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others.
Time management skills to productively complete work and meet all expected deadlines.
Organizational skills to plan out and coordinate his or her work in a logical manner.
Analytical skills to identify simple problems and find a solution, or seek advice from the supervisor.
Learns quickly and is willing to ask questions.
Mechanically inclined.
Follows instructions thoroughly and uses good judgment.
Demonstrates strong work ethics (attendance, punctuality, reliability, honesty, etc.).
Collaborates well with other staff.
Physically fit to perform work.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with heavy equipment is an asset.
Previous experience with mobile cranes is an asset.

Responsibilities

Practices safety in the work place at all times to ensure he or she does not endanger oneself or others in the plant.
Complies with all safety rules and practices as set by Occupational Health and Safety, WBM and any and all other relevant safety regulations and requirements.
Provides quality customer service to internal clients by responding to requests in a prompt and expeditious manner, and by producing quality service workmanship.
Interprets work orders and technical manuals.
Checks heavy equipment, mobile cranes, and other heavy construction, logging and mining equipment for proper performance.
Inspects equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
Diagnoses faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
Adjusts equipment and repairs or replaces defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools.
Tests repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications and legislated regulations.
Cleans, lubricates and performs other routine maintenance work on equipment.
Performs repair work on heavy trucks if necessary.
Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs existing hydraulic systems.
Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems.
Assembles hydraulic cranes according to engineered drawings and specifications.
Installs hydraulic components, including pumps, valves and cylinders.
Performs mechanical fitting of crane structures, booms and outriggers.
Mounts and aligns cranes onto truck chassis.
Tests all crane functions after installation for safety and performance.
Performs other duties in other departments as required, working overtime as required.