Maintenance - Ride Mechanical Apprentice

Job summary

Install, rebuild, repair, inspect, and maintain ride equipment, while supporting daily preventative maintenance and major overhauls. Keep service records, recommend equipment improvements, and help ensure safe work areas and projects.

Job details

Overview: $21.75 / hour The starting rate for a Level I Apprentice is $21.75/hour (50% of the current Journeyman rate of $43.50/hour). Rates increase as apprentices progress through the 433A Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprenticeship program, up to the full journeyman rate. This is a year-round, full-time career opportunity with benefits in the Canada's Wonderland Ride Maintenance Department. CANDIDATE PROFILE: The ideal candidate is a team-oriented individual with a solid track record working in a rides environment. SCOPE OF POSITION: The successful candidates will have proven skills with preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, hydraulics and pneumatics and will have the ability to problem solving and work independently. Responsibilities: Install new equipment Rebuild and or repair equipment as specified Maintain all required service records and logs Make recommendations for improvements, modification, upgrades and report to Foreman/Supervisor on a timely basis Assist with major overhauls, modifications and alterations as required Ensure the safe operation of each work area and each work project. Assist with general cleaning, inspection and reassemble equipment as needed Responsible for assisting with daily preventative maintenance program Qualifications: Experience in mechanical trades Post Secondary education in a mechanical trade profession an asset Registration as a 433a Millwright apprentice an asset Valid Ontario driver’s license Past experience in a diverse industrial environment required Strong communication skills both written and oral Strong mechanical aptitude Exposure to welding and machining equipment an asset Ability to work shifts, weekends and holidays as required Proven abilities to problem solve, trouble shoot and work with deadlines Ownership of tools and safety boots a must Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions Required to meet the physical demands of the job including; weights of up to 23kg, heights of 106m, frequent standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending, crawling and ability to work with ladders

What you’ll do

Install, rebuild, repair, inspect, and maintain ride equipment, while supporting daily preventative maintenance and major overhauls. Keep service records, recommend equipment improvements, and help ensure safe work areas and projects.

Requirements

Candidates need experience in mechanical trades and a diverse industrial environment, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to troubleshoot, solve problems, and meet deadlines. A mechanical trade education, 433A Millwright apprenticeship registration, and welding or machining exposure are assets; a valid Ontario driver’s license, personal tools, safety boots, and flexibility for shifts, weekends, holidays, and outdoor work are required.

Listed skills

• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Preventative Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Problem-Solving
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Equipment Installation
• Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Service Records and Logs
• Equipment Inspection
• Welding
• Machining
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Working Independently
• Safety

Job areas

• Trades
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Sports & Recreation
• Security & Safety

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