Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic - Esterhazy, SK

To perform the duties of Industrial Mechanic safely and efficiently in an assigned area on an assigned shift.

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  Inspect, install, adjust, and maintain mechanical machines and equipment on site.

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  Dismantle, repair, and assemble plant equipment in line with manufacturers' specifications and recommended standards.

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  Safely operate specific units of mobile equipment including overhead and mobile crane.

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  Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and components.

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  Display full knowledge and use of drawings, prints, sketches, and parts manuals.

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  Display full knowledge precision maintenance tools.

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  Operate all equipment serviced or repaired.

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  Pass all related training classes.

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  Work from ladder, platform, staging scaffold, swing stage and mobile equipment basket.

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  If required must be prepared to train and handle firefighting duties as a member of the shift fire crew.

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  Interpret and carry out written or oral instructions, and to make written reports as required.

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  Diligently adhere to all relevant legal environmental requirements.

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  Diligently ensure that all relevant OH&S requirements and in-house safety regulations are complied with.

Core Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Lubrication Execution 

• →Apply lubricants (oils, greases, specialty fluids) to machinery according to schedules 

• →Use proper quantities, methods, and tools (manual, automated, or centralized systems) 

• →Use ultrasonic grease gun for specific applications 

• →Perform oil changes, grease replenishment, and system flushing 

• →Prevent over‑lubrication and under‑lubrication 

2. Lubricant Management 

• →Select the correct lubricant for each application based on Job Plans and OEM specs 

• →Store, handle, and transfer lubricants contamination‑free 

• →Maintain Lubricant Stock and Inventory 

• →Label and color‑code lubricants and equipment 

• →Track lubricant usage and inventory 

3. Condition Monitoring & Inspections 

• →Conduct routine machine inspections during lubrication rounds 

• →Check oil levels, grease conditions, leaks, filters, breathers, and seals 

• →Identify early signs of wear, overheating, vibration, or contamination 

• →Take basic readings (temperature, noise, visual condition) 

4. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Support 

• →Follow PM schedules tied to lubrication tasks 

• →Support PdM programs by identifying lubrication‑related failures 

• →Help extend asset life and improve equipment uptime 

• →Report findings and recommend corrective actions 

5. Equipment Care & Reliability Practices 

• →Maintain and clean lubrication points (fittings, ports, lines) 

• →Install or maintain breathers, sight glasses, and filters 

• →Help eliminate contamination (water, dirt, particulates) 

• →Support best practices such as precision lubrication 

6. Documentation & Reporting 

• →Record lubrication work completed (CMMS or excel spreadsheets) 

• →Document machine conditions and anomalies 

• →Track lubrication intervals and changes 

• →Communicate issues clearly with maintenance, operations, and reliability teams 

7. Safety & Environmental Compliance 

• →Follow site safety procedures (LOTO, PPE, confined space, hot work awareness) 

• →Handle and dispose of lubricants and waste according to environmental regulations 

• →Prevent spills and respond appropriately if they occur 

Must Haves 

• →Valid Red Seal Journyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) certification 

• →Valid Class 5 driver's license 

Typical Equipment Serviced 

• →Pumps, motors, gearboxes 

• →Conveyors, compactors, impactors, crushers, screens 

• →Fans, blowers, compressors 

• →Bearings, chains, couplings 

• →Hydraulic and circulating oil systems