Sandvik Mining is seeking

Apprentice Workshop Technician

Location: Sudbury, ON

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Currently, we have openings for an Apprentice Workshop Technician.  The Apprentice Workshop Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical aspects of Sandvik equipment and components.

Are you an apprentice for Automotive, Truck & Coach, or Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic? If so, we want to hear from you!

While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!

What you will be doing

• Follows scope of work within time constraints to meet established delivery targets
• Inspects equipment for proper performance and determines faults and malfunctions
• Adjust equipment & repair/replace defective parts components or systems according to scope of work
• Identifies additional repairs, compiles parts and labour estimates and communicates to Supervisor
• Tests repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance
• Completes accurate time records, technical reports, failure reports, parts listings and submits drawing revisions
• Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives
• Stays current with industry, customer, product developments and technical best practices
• Complies with SMRT safety policies and applicable government, customer or industry regulations or requirements.
• Responsibility to identify and report any unsafe work habits, workplace incidents and / or near misses.
• Maintains hand tools and equipment to ensure safe operation
• Maintains orderly work area and ensures housekeeping requirements are met
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned by manager. 

Environmental Health and Safety

• We are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability. We put health and safety first!

What you will bring along

• Technical (Mechanical) diploma is required.
• Minimum one (1) to three (3) years of experience is an asset.
• Previous experience with Sandvik equipment is considered an asset.
• Automotive, truck & coach or heavy-duty equipment experience is considered a strong asset.
• Ability to read/comprehend related schematics.
• Ability to work as part of an integrated, broad team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible and self-motivated with demonstrated initiative.
• Ability to develop knowledge of customer business processes in relation to product rebuilds.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Outlook).
• Flexible, self-motivated with demonstrated initiative
• Ability to develop knowledge of customer business processes in relation to product rebuild

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
• The opportunity to reach your full potential.

Compensation

Sandvik offers a comprehensive package that includes a retirement savings plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life, and disability benefits.

In addition, Sandvik offers an annual tool allowance, and supports ongoing professional training and development.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

Do you want to learn more?

To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

How to Apply

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Apprentice Workshop Technician, requisition # R0096103. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] for more information.