Posted 11 days ago
Repair mechanic & Balancer - Etobicoke ON
@ GEA Canada Inc.
Burlington, Ontario
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Overview
GEA Canada Inc. is hiring a repair mechanic and balancer in Etobicoke, ON, for full-time work repairing, reassembling and dynamically balancing centrifuge equipment and assemblies. The role involves precision machining, polishing, safety runs and hydraulic checks, with a required two-month training period in the USA shortly after hire.
Responsibilities:
- Assemble and fit new and used centrifuge bowl assemblies
- Repair, modify and manufacture parts with hand tools and metalworking machines
- Balance new or used centrifuge rotating assemblies to technical documents
- Perform safety runs and check hydraulic system function
- Complete documentation and follow QHSE rules
Requirements summary:
- Mechanical trade, machining, maintenance or equivalent background
- Experience with rotating industrial equipment strongly preferred
- Experience with dynamic balancing preferred
- Proficiency with precision measuring tools
- Ability to read technical manuals and blueprints
- Good written and spoken technical communication
Tools & skills
micrometerscalipersdial indicatorsbore gaugesmanual milling machinedrill pressmeasuring armMicrosoft Office
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (preferred), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical engineering, Industrial maintenance |
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GEA Canada Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
Job description
The repair mechanic & balancer is responsible for manual repair operations, reassembly, and dynamic balancing of centrifuge equipment & assemblies. The mechanic performs precision mechanical work on rotating equipment and ensures that repaired components meet defined dimensional, quality, and balancing requirements
NOTE: The candidate for this role will train in the USA for two Months. They must be able to travel to the USA upon hire.
NOTE: The candidate for this role will train in the USA for two Months. They must be able to travel to the USA upon hire.
Responsibilities / Tasks
- Assembly and fitting of new and used centrifuge bowls assemblies
- Repairs, modifies and manufactures parts using hand tools or metal working machines such as manual milling machines or drill presses and fits them to the assembly.
- Grinds parts to correct surface imperfections, remove burrs or blend weld seams. Polishes parts used in critical pharmaceutical or biotechnology processes to required surface finish per drawing. Measures and documents surface finishes on parts.
- Balancing of new or used centrifuge rotating assemblies as described in technical documents such as drawings, technical bulletins or written instructions.
- Performs safety run on bowls as required
- Checks the correct functioning of the bowl’s hydraulic system.
- Disassembles and re-assembles bowl assemblies and checks repeatability of balance values.
- Reviews and completes required documentation and administrative paperwork in a timely manner.
- Maintains a clean and organized work environment. Follows all applicable QHSE rules and regulatory requirements
- Fulfills additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED – good foundation in math, physics and mechanical properties
- Technical or Vocational training
- Associate Degree in mechanical Engineering or industrial maintenance (optional but beneficial)
Your Profile / Qualifications
- Mechanical knowledge and experience.
- Mechanical trade, machining, maintenance, or equivalent technical background.
- Experience working with rotating industrial equipment is strongly preferred.
- Experience with dynamic balancing of rotating units is preferred.
- Proficiency with precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and other measuring tools.
- Reading technical manuals and blueprints
- Diagnostics and Troubleshooting – Identifying mechanical, and vibrational related issues.
- Disassembly & Reassembly – Properly dismantling, inspecting and reassembling mechanical components.
- Being familiarized with the Metric system and being able to handle several conventional high precision measuring devices.
- Good technical communicational skills (spoken and written).
- Experience using electronic devices such as measuring arms, computers and Microsoft office tools.
- Safety awareness
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