Mechanical Maintenance Assistant

Who We Are:

Join a Global Leader with Local Impact!

Are you ready to make a difference with a leading company that has a global footprint and a strong local presence? Actlabs, a prominent Canadian privately-owned analytical laboratory services provider, has been at the forefront of the industry in Canada and around the globe for over 30 years. With operations across Canada and the globe, we bring our world-class expertise to a diverse range of industries, including mining and mineral exploration, agriculture, cannabis, environmental, occupational health, forensics, life sciences, manufacturing, and petroleum.

We are investing in the future, implementing innovative strategies to maintain our leadership and strengthen our impact across the sectors we serve. This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic individuals who want to be part of an established and rapidly growing company.

At Actlabs, we are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our team members, both professionally and personally. If you are passionate about continuous improvement and eager to contribute to a thriving organization, we would love to have you join our team!

The Opportunity:

Exciting Opportunity for Growth and Impact: Maintenance Mechanical Assistant

Are you a dynamic, competitive individual ready to make a significant impact? Join our team as a full-time Maintenance Mechanical Assistant and play a supporting role in the growth of Actlabs in the mineral exploration industry.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

- Assist mechanical staff in the replacement and repair of worn and defective parts on equipment.

- Disassemble and reassemble mechanical components.

- Perform preventative maintenance on machinery, including but not limited to lubrication, replacing belts, filters etc.

- Use ticketing system to manage equipment maintenance requests, follow-up and update status of service.

- Other tasks as necessary and appropriate as determined by Senior Mechanic/Maintenance manager.

- Perform maintenance service including replacing air filters, light bulbs, etc.

- Perform general repairs in all maintenance and related disciplines including minor plumbing, HVAC and light electrical

- Perform repairs on crushing equipment

- Identify and report the need for major repairs

- Troubleshoot general problems, repair and replace general hardware

Minimum Requirements

- High School

- Proven experience as a handyperson/maintenance

- Basic understanding of plumbing and HVAC systems

- Excellent ability to use and experience with common hand and power tools

- Mechanically inclined

- Gas fitter license preferred but not necessary

- Experience in troubleshooting and repairing crushing equipment

- Ability to resolve problems and adhere to health and safety guidelines

- Ability to work independently and lift up to 50 pounds

Other Requirements

- Quality driven, pro-active and good organizational skills

- Resourceful and motivated

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to perform under pressure and multitask

- Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety and Professional Conduct Policies

Benefits

- Competitive wages

- Free on-site parking

- Benefits

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. Actlabs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that applicants applying for Canadian job positions must be authorized to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted..

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ancaster, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you legally able to work in Canada? (Y/N)

Work Location: In person