Mechanic

Wandering River, AB
On-site
Posted Apr 6, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The primary function involves troubleshooting, monitoring, adjusting, and repairing heavy-duty manufacturing equipment and machinery at the Alberta site. This includes completing preventive maintenance and fabricating repair parts using machine shop equipment.

Job details

Sun Gro Horticulture Ltd. is the leading supplier of superior quality peat moss, peat-based and bark-based Horticultural Growing Products to North American professional and retail markets. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you! JOB SUMMARY We are currently seeking Full-time Mechanic employee at our Alberta site. The primary function of this role is to troubleshoot, monitor, adjust, and repair heavy duty manufacturing equipment and machinery. LOCATION Wandering River, AB and Avenir, AB *Shared accommodation available at nearby camp.* WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? * Competitive salary * Comprehensive health, dental and insurance benefits * Employer-matched retirement savings programs WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE: * Ensuring smooth operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements. * Troubleshooting and action by removing defective parts by dismantling the equipment using specific devices. * Fabricating repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment. * Maintaining equipment and parts inventories by checking stocks and anticipating needed supplies. * Cutting and welding metal to repair broken metal parts. * Preparing mechanical maintenance reports. * Maintaining safe and clean working environment while complying to company’s regulations. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE: * Must have welding experience. * Exposure with mechanical devices, pneumatic controls and cutting. * Must be able to work shifts as well as some extended hours and weekends. * Qualified applicants will have good interpersonal and problem-solving skills and able to work with other trades and operators. * Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis. * Must be able to walk and/or stand 50-75% of the shift.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess welding experience and exposure to mechanical devices, pneumatic controls, and cutting, along with the ability to work shifts, extended hours, and weekends. The role also requires physical capability, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing/walking 50-75% of the shift.