Journeyman Mechanic [JM and APP Levels]

Propak • Airdrie, AB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Journeyman Mechanic at the JM and APP Levels. The role involves inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing various machinery and equipment, including power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as programmable logic controls. The mechanic will also operate machine tools, fabricate parts, perform routine maintenance, and assemble machinery. A key aspect of the role includes coaching, mentoring, and assisting with the evaluation of apprentices to ensure their successful completion of the apprenticeship program. The position requires the ability to visualize layouts from plans and blueprints, comprehend and troubleshoot mechanical systems, and work effectively as part of a team. The role also involves directing and mentoring apprentices, applying judgment within established guidelines, and referring complex issues to a supervisor. Interactions occur with apprentices, other trades, supervisors, and managers internally, and with clients externally as directed. The role demands strength and stamina to work with heavy equipment, good coordination and manual dexterity, and the potential to work at heights or outdoors. Effective time management, accuracy in work, and strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to safeguard confidential information, follow directions, interpret blueprints, and communicate clearly with colleagues and supervisors. The Journeyman Mechanic is expected to consistently produce error-free work within appropriate timeframes and contribute to departmental goals.

Requirements

• Hold a valid recognized Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate, or a recognized trade certificate or equivalency document.
• 5-10 years of directly related work experience.
• Knowledge of electrical and pneumatics.
• Experience with horizontal and vertical lathes, CNC machine, plasma tables, drills and small tools.
• Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and blueprints.
• Ability to comprehend and trouble-shoot mechanical systems.
• Ability to get along with others and work as a team.
• The strength and stamina required to work with heavy equipment weighting in excess of 25 kilograms.
• Good coordination and manual dexterity.
• Appropriately safeguards confidential information.
• Understands and follows written and oral directions.
• Can read, interpret and utilize blueprints.
• Able to communicate ideas and provide clear explanations to co-workers and supervisor.
• Has a positive working relationship with other staff and is willing to work toward the department’s goals and timelines.
• Consistently produces error free work within appropriate timeframe.

Nice To Haves

• Working at heights or outdoors may be required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls.
• Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts.
• Operate machine tools to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery.
• Construct foundations for machinery.
• Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.
• Coach, mentor, and assist with evaluation of the apprentices through the employee performance management process to ensure completion of the apprenticeship program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree