Millwright/Shop Technician Job Listing at Applied Industrial Technologies in Kamloops, BC (Job ID JR100371)

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, the Millwright / Shop Technician is responsible for performing repair services, assembly services on hydraulic and mechanical components and systems in support of the overall business plan and the strategic direction of the company.  This position will be actively involved in all daily activities related to growing Mechanical Repair and Fluid Power business in our Kamloops location

Responsibilities

• System Troubleshooting both in shop and field setting

• Gearbox and mechanical system repair

• Complete work and test reports according to quality systems and procedures.

• Perform repair services to the OEM standards and customer requirements

• Ensure adherence to quoted and specified scope of work, component supply and customer requirements

• Failure analysis, condition reporting. 

• Make recommendations for scope of work and product and system improvements.

• Painting, cleaning, other general shop duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled technical and mechanical ability with proficiency in use of all hand tools, machinery, diagnostic and performance testing equipment associated with hydraulic service, manufacture and installation

• Experience repairing industrial gearboxes and mechanical systems.

• The ability to communicate knowledgeably and professionally with clients, suppliers and internal personnel.

• Versatility and willingness to learn new methods and product to suit changing technology and customer demands as required.

• Have own supply of common hand tools for completing job function

• Millwright or heavy duty mechanic training an asset

• Field Service experience

• Organize and work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to work safely, lead by example and contribute  to overall company safety

• Machining and Welding experience will be considered an asset

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.