Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.
The Maintenance Mechanic repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical plant equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines/equipment, using hand tools & power tools. Precision measuring and testing instruments and adjustment of equipment as required as well as preventative maintenance rounds and inspections.
Responsibilities
Repair of pumps, motors, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
Troubleshoot and monitor equipment function
Interacts with equipment operators to determine needs
Performs preventative maintenance and plant inspections
Metal fabrication
Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
Diagnoses standard mechanical equipment problems
Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections
Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Repairs or replaces defective parts
Utilizes welding and fabrication tools to alter, repair, and fabricate processing equipment
Performs the preventative maintenance program established by the company
Documents and reports all maintenance work performed and advises of future requirements in a timely manner
Tests and adjusts equipment to meet performance specifications
Maintains a clean and safe working environment
Assists in shop operations in a responsive, efficient and safe manner
Safe and responsible operation of company equipment always
Abides to OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act) workplace health and safety standards
Willingness and availability to participate in on-call rotation
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Grade 12 or equivalent
Minimum three (3) year of related experience, an asset
Appropriate trade training and/or experience
Any relevant certification and/or training
Core Competencies
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Work at heights
Time and stress management
Attention to detail
Systems process knowledge
Mechanical and electrical skills
Experience in hydraulics, electrical, pumps, valves, piping, threading and pneumatic systems
Excellent trouble-shooting skills
Basic mechanical knowledge in wood industry preferred
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Basic math skills
Experience in fabrication and welding of various metals (including pipe welding)
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Write simple correspondence
Work independently and be flexible regarding work assignments
Operate a forklift and other heavy machinery
Shift is Monday to Friday 3:00pm to 11:00 pm
Training will start on the Day Shift
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As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:
Extended health and dental coverage
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match
Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution match
Career advancement opportunities
Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.