Posted 6 months ago
Machinist
@ Wajax
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Wajax is hiring a Machinist Technician to diagnose, repair and rebuild electric motors and gearboxes, with millwright experience an asset. The work covers full dismantling, inspection and test reporting, plus safety and quality programs. The posting states competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, but no schedule or salary figures.
Responsibilities:
- Dismantle, inspect and test electric motors and generators
- Repair, rebuild and troubleshoot motors, generators and gearboxes
- Document inspections with measurements and photos
- Maintain a clean, safe shop and work area
- Follow quality assurance and safety programs
Requirements summary:
- Certified machinist with millwright experience
- Good working knowledge of motors and generators
- Bearing removal, fit measurement and installation
- Strong skill with heavy-duty tools and manual lathes
- Mechanically inclined with good learning capacity
- Ability to communicate technical issues effectively
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Certified Machinist |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training |
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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
The Machinist Technician is primarily responsible for evaluating and diagnosing causes for Electric motors and gearboxes and repairs. Millwright experience is asset.
The Role
- Complete dismantle and inspection of Electric motors, Electric Generators and other mechanical equipment. As well complete a comprehensive Inspection and test report with accurate measurements related to these components.
- Take pictures during job process
- Build, repair, service, and troubleshoot various motors and generators.
- Tests rebuild components or systems to acceptable results.
- Always maintain cleanliness of shop and work area to ensure the maintenance of a safe work environment, performing various cleaning and maintenance duties as required
- Participate in monthly safety meetings.
- Follow Quality Assurance and Safety programs.
- Additional responsibilities, as requested.
The Candidate
- Certified Machinist with Millwright experience
- Good working knowledge of Motors and Generators .
- Bearing removal, fit measurements of journals and housings and installation of new bearings.
- Strong working knowledge of heavy-duty tools and manual lathes.
- Must be mechanically inclined with a good learning capacity.
- The ability to effectively communicate technical issues.
- Service and team orientation
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.
- 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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