Mechanic

Mechanic Join Our Growing Team!

Discovery Kidd has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanic .

A growing North America Precious Metals Company, Discovery is committed to combining high-quality gold producing assets in Canada with the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposit in Mexico.

Discovery has an experienced team, dedicated to being a highly profitable producer of gold and silver that generates superior returns, delivers substantial social-economic benefits and meets the highest environmental standards.

The Position: Reporting to the Shop Supervisor, the primary duties of this position are to maintain the site’s mobile fleet and locomotive fleet in a safe and efficient manner.

Complete general maintenance repairs and service calls on all fuel-powered equipment at site – both within and outside the garage environment; Complete regular Preventative Maintenance Inspections; Identify parts and materials required for equipment repair from equipment manuals and parts list; Ensure equipment is functional and safe to operate; Provide failure analysis; Minor cutting and welding repairs as required; When appropriate, suggest substitutions or upgrades to reduce costs or increase service life. Skills and Qualifications: A minimum of a Certificate of Qualification as a Truck and Coach Technician, Automotive Service Technician or Heavy Equipment Mechanic; Preference will be given to applications who have experience maintaining and repairing locomotives and other tracked equipment; A good understanding of diesel and gasoline fueled systems; A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a mechanic in an industrial setting with experience in automotive and heavy equipment (eg. Loaders, graders, dump trucks, forklifts, dozers, etc.) Complete or have recently completed CAAT and DAT testing in a satisfactory manner; Alternative Fuel Technician license will be considered an asset. Compensation and Benefits: Competitive total compensation package including: Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program; Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Additional Information: This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery’s Kidd Met Site. We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Discovery welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment. Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.