Posted 15 months ago
Electro-Mechanic
@ Wajax
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
Wajax is hiring a Electro-Mechanic to oversee daily production in an assigned area while helping with planning, with about 20% of the day spent on leadership duties. The role is full-time and includes budget accountability, Lean Manufacturing support and training of new staff. The posting offers competitive pay, health and dental benefits, a matched pension and other perks.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee production in an assigned area
- Identify capacity needs and plan resources
- Lead daily team meetings with management feedback
- Review requisitions and timesheets
- Support new employee training and Lean initiatives
Requirements summary:
- About 5 years of production experience
- High school diploma
- Excellent communication skills
- Electro-mechanical experience
- Knowledge of electric motors
- Lean Manufacturing knowledge preferred
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2025-08-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Wajax
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Full company description
Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX: WJX) is one of Canada’s longest-standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers. The Corporation operates an integrated distribution system providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diverse sectors of the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing, government and utilities, and oil and gas. \\ Together We Get More Done.™ -- Fondée en 1858, Wajax (WJX à la Bourse de Toronto) est l’un des fournisseurs de produits et de services industriels les plus anciens et les plus diversifiés au Canada. La Corporation tire parti d’un système de distribution intégré pour vendre et fournir des pièces et des services à de nombreux clients de différents secteurs de l’économie canadienne : construction, foresterie, exploitation minière, industrie, commerce, sables bitumineux, transport, traitement des métaux, gouvernements et services publics ainsi que pétrole et gaz. \\ Ensemble, nous en faisons plus.
- LinkedIn followers
- 45,936
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,912
- Reported office locations
- 10 Diesel Dr, Etobicoke, Ontario M8W 2T8, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Oil and Gas
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Wajax
- Specialties
- Mining
- Oil Sands
- Oil & Gas
- Construction
- Forestry
- Marine
- Power Generation
- Industrial Parts & Service
- Material Handling
- Cranes & Utilities
- Agriculture
- Food & Beverage
- On & Off Highway Power
- Warehouse Racking & Solutions
- and Engineering Repair Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX: WJX) is one of Canada’s longest-standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers. The Corporation operates an integrated distribution system providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diverse sectors of the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Machinery Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Etobicoke, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | MiningOil SandsOil & GasConstructionForestryMarinePower GenerationIndustrial Parts & Service Material HandlingCranes & Utilities |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 187 |
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The Opportunity
Responsible for overseeing production of a designated area, while assisting in the daily planning. This role will require 20% daily capacity of leadership functions.
The Role
- The primary point of contact for the assigned area, liaise and provide guidance with Production team.
- Identify capacity requirements and effectively resource plan.
- Ensure that daily team meetings are being performed with feedback to management on safety, production, quality and maintenance issues.
- Review requisitions and forward to Purchasing.
- Support training of new employees.
- Daily review of time sheets to ensure proper coding and job allocation.
- Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Accountable for budget performance.
- Actively participate in kick off meetings.
The Candidate
- Education: High School diploma
- Work Experience: 5 years of production environment
- Knowledge: Excellent communication skills, preferably knowledge of Lean Manufacturing. Electro-mechanical experience. Knowledge of Electric Motors.
The Company
Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.
Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”
Highlights include:
- Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
- Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
- Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
- Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
- Company matched pension plan
- Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.
By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.
As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.
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