Description
Our Purpose is to help our Customers, our Associates, our Suppliers, our Communities and our Shareholders in Achieving Superior Performance! This is what Applied Canada stands for. Applied® is a leading value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission products, engineered fluid power components and systems, specialty flow control solutions, and other industrial supplies, serving MRO and OEM customers. With over 50 facilities located across Canada and 650 Associates, Applied® supports the steel, mining, forestry, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, food processing, power generation, pulp and paper, and transportation industries, just to name a few. In addition, Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial, fluid power, and flow control applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber, fluid power, and flow control shop services.
Reporting to the Shop Manager or delegates, the Shop Technician position will be responsible for general shop tasks related to day to day shop business. The successful candidate will be able to understand basic mechanical and hydraulic concepts and have opportunities for advancement, including apprenticeship. Duties may include clean-up of our shop, yard maintenance, painting and general assistance where required.
Responsibilities:
General shop duties as assigned or required
Painting of manufactured and repaired product
Gearbox assembly
Hose assembly
Assist Hydraulic Technicians as required on manufactured items or repairs
Communicate effectively with tradesmen on specific job requirements
Other task as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
High school diploma
Mechanical aptitude, ability to grasp and learn mechanical concepts
Ability to learn and understand hydraulic systems and components
Ability to work in a team environment
Self motivated and detail oriented
Demonstrate sound judgement with an extremely high level of attention to detail
Ability to work safely, lead by example and contribute to overall company safety.
Experience will be given to candidate who possess the following qualifications:
Previous experience in a shop environment
Experience with forklift operation
Interest in apprenticeship training
You will be part of a stable and established company with consistently strong performance and growth. We encourage you to contribute fresh new ideas. Here is just some of what we have to offer:
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
• Health, vision, and dental coverage, RRSP w/ company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for development
• Company supported community involvement opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic prohibited by law.
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