Heavy Equipment Mechanic

With a legacy that spans over 100 years, Stelco is company that has grown along with Canada and its global partners. We understand that twenty-first century competition demands the highest quality products, period. So, Stelco is bringing together the people, technology, and unmatched market knowledge to, once again, take on that challenge from here at home.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Reports to: Area Manager

Job Type: Fulltime , Permanent

Location: Nanticoke, Ontario

Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000

About the role

Stelco has an immediate opening for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the Mobile Equipment Department at its Lake Erie Works facility in Nanticoke, Ontario, Canada.

Safe production is a core value of our organization. All work must be performed in accordance with established safety procedures and guidelines. This includes the mandatory use of company-issued personal protective equipment such as hard hats, eye protection, hearing protection, respirators, flame-resistant clothing, and safety footwear with metatarsal protection throughout the work shift. This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to diagnose defects and confirm successful repair.
• Plan, direct, perform, documents the assembly, inspection, repair, lubrication, testing and servicing of all types of mobile equipment in the field, mill or shop as necessary.
• Remain current with new or changed equipment and techniques.
• Prepare and maintain various records and produces clear, concise notes and instructions.
• Interpret and analyze drawings, sketches, schematics, manuals, to repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Always practicing good housekeeping to help maintain safe work areas for yourself and co-workers.

Job Qualifications

• 421A Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate of Qualification or 310T Truck and Coach Technician with experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience and the ability to perform the above.
• 310S Automotive Technician may be considered with extensive relatable experience
• An ODC (Ozone Depletion Certificate) is an asset.

Job Skills and Knowledge

• Temperature Tolerance: The ability to withstand extreme temperatures.
• Reaction Time: The ability to quickly respond to process upsets.
• Static Strength: The ability to exert significant muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Trunk Strength: The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time, including bending and stooping.
• Dynamic Strength: The ability to exert muscle force at intervals throughout a work shift. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
• Agility: The ability to negotiate different areas of the plant, including climbing stairs and ladders, and moving around barriers.
• Manual Dexterity: The ability to quickly move and react.

Work Environment

• The job is within a heavy industrial environment, and you may be required to work within various areas of the facility. Depending on the area you work in, the environmental conditions may be hot, cold, dirty, dusty, wet or noisy.
• Safety is our highest priority, and safety procedures and guidelines must be adhered to at all times. This includes wearing personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, respirators, flame retardant clothing and safety shoes with metatarsal protection at all times during a work shift.
• Employees work in a unionized, highly industrial setting.
• Our Nanticoke facility operates 365 days a year 24/7
• Work schedule is shifts, 12 hours, rotating days, and nights on a continental pattern
• May require over time
• Punctuality and attendance are extremely important to the success of the operations in general as well as contributing to an overall positive team environment

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Stelco is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Among other tools and resources, we use AI-based tools to assist us in screening applicants for interviews for this position.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Due to the volume of applications received, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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