Lead Hand

6 months ago


Fort McMurray, Canada WAJAX Full time

The Opportunity

As a key member of the Wajax team, the Lead Hand will work with shop service manager & administrative staff to provide support with the daily operations of the shop.
This opportunity will be of interest to those that would like to take a more active role in the day-to-day operations of a service shop.

At Wajax we want to find critical thinkers, high performers, and team players; we aim to foster a collaborative and team-oriented environment, with many opportunities for advancement and continuing education.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in Overseeing the day-to-day running of the shop and keep the flow of work constant. Answer any questions and assist technicians and apprentices with troubleshooting.  Help with the train apprentices with proper work procedures. Verify the level of quality on completed projects by the technicians. Foster a workplace culture of safety, with appropriate leadership Continually promote health and safety awareness with instruction, information, training, and supervision to ensure the safe performance of employees Ensure that the technicians are wearing and using the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment Performing the regular duties of a shop technician. Ensuring employee safety and compliance with all safety regulations. Equipment/Facility maintenance & inspections. Assisting technicians with diagnosis, job procedures, requirements, special instructions, job flow and job completion with bay-to-bay coverage on a constant basis. Providing direction to the technicians as required. Providing regular updates to the shop service manager. Assist with data collection for the Hitachi FIR reports to support prompt warranty recovery

Qualifications

Experience: 3-4 years of construction equipment repairs Education: Journeyman HET or equivalent experience

The Company

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”

Highlights include:

Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account. Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers. Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more. Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards. Flexible work arrangements. Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.

\\ Together we get more done.


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