Maintenance Mechanic - Intern
About The Position
Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner Assist in performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, disassembling, repairing, and reassembling equipment as necessary Shadow technicians testing mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications Support work with computer instrumentation to perform diagnostics and execute work orders Gain exposure to welding and fabrication of necessary parts to maintain equipment in working order Learn about hydraulics systems and pump maintenance, including centrifugal and diaphragm pumps Maintain accurate records and logs as required Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a two-year maintenance/industrial technology program or Mechanical Engineering degree program
- Plant maintenance experience or coursework in areas such as preventative maintenance, installations, welding, electrical, or pipefitting preferred
- Demonstrated education or experience in welding preferred
- Knowledge of hydraulics systems and pumps an asset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both written and verbally
- Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including lifting, bending, reaching, climbing, and manipulating and handling of objects
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable working in various weather conditions
- Clean and valid driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Plant maintenance experience or coursework in areas such as preventative maintenance, installations, welding, electrical, or pipefitting preferred
- Demonstrated education or experience in welding preferred
- Knowledge of hydraulics systems and pumps an asset
Responsibilities
- Assist in performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, disassembling, repairing, and reassembling equipment as necessary
- Shadow technicians testing mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
- Support work with computer instrumentation to perform diagnostics and execute work orders
- Gain exposure to welding and fabrication of necessary parts to maintain equipment in working order
- Learn about hydraulics systems and pump maintenance, including centrifugal and diaphragm pumps
- Maintain accurate records and logs as required
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Waste Management and Remediation Services
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
