Industrial Plant Mechanic​/Welder

Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials.

The plant mechanics job is to carry out repairs, prefab work, and preventative maintenance and repair assessment. The responsibilities encompass the entire plant site.

• Operate under direction of plant supervision.
• Perform repairs to structural and non-structural equipment around the MR Plant and assist with non-mechanical duties such as welding repairs.
• Follow lockout procedures and ensure the work area is safe and free of debris.
• Ensure that all guards are in place in the immediate work area and inspect equipment for damage or leaks and report accordingly.
• Maintain maintenance supply inventories.
• Assist the plant personnel when needed (i.e. short-staffed on production).
• Ensure the work area is clean and tidy and the inventory storage area is organized and be responsible for ensuring all tools and parts that you use get put away.
• Report any dust emissions as well as all fluid spills or leaks from any equipment or the MR plant.
• Assist mill service vehicles when required – they have top priority.
• Maintain any required welding or trade certificates in good standing.
• Know, understand and follow plant, torch, equipment, or other lockout procedures. Each equipment unit now has an individual lockout procedure that must be followed.
• When needed or requested, communicate with suppliers regarding part ordering for quote purposes or fulfillment of part orders.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Welding experience with relevant tickets.
• Industrial mechanic experience.

Rate of pay: $33.87 per hour

• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• On-site parking
• Wellness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Vacation & paid time off
• RRSP match 5%
• Monthly incentive bonus

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Harsco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.