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Westeel has an immediate opening for a highly skilled Journeyperson Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic to join our dedicated and supportive production team.
A leading supplier of the highest quality agricultural storage products, Westeel Saskatoon provides a safe, reliable and fast-paced work environment. This is a permanent, full-time position which requires both in-depth knowledge of heavy duty diesel mechanics and well-rounded mechanical expertise with regards to equipment used in welding, industrial painting and material handling.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintenance on our fleet of material handling equipment including both preventative maintenance and efficient equipment service diagnosis and repair.
- Maintaining various plant equipment including electric motors, generators, electric controls, ventilating fans, forklifts, engines and hydraulic systems.
- Following all safe work practices including proper lockout and tag out procedures.
- Working in conjunction with the maintenance supervisor and fellow coworkers to plan tool and material use in ways that efficiently maximize production capacity.
- Reporting and documenting work processes and maintaining preventative maintenance logs.
Qualifications for this position include a Journeyperson Red Seal designation, a strong mechanical background, a Grade 12 education, a proven attendance record and a demonstrated attention to organization. Abilities necessary to obtain company-provided forklift, crane certification, and confined space certification are required. Shift work, including day, evening and other shifts, is required.
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement
Additional Skills
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation
Work Location Information
- In shop
Major Work Area
- Repair
- Overhaul
- Maintenance