Heavy Equipment Technician (Fabrication/Assembly Shop) - Edmonton

Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Career Number: 3602
Date Posted: 2024-03-07

Working at DFI

Are you passionate about heavy machinery and enjoy the thrill of diagnosing and repairing intricate equipment? We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to become a pivotal member of our esteemed Equipment Manufacturing Team as a Heavy Equipment Technician Lead Hand.

As a privately owned company, with innovation as a core value, DFI has the unique ability to provide you with experiences that put your ideas into action.
Over the past 50+ years, the relentless pursuit of excellence and self sufficiency has led DFI to grow from a small, one-truck operation into a multi-national company that works across the globe delivering world-class products and services across a vast array of industries.

Our own independent ERW pipe mill, our 54-acre storage yard, 200,000 square feet of shop space (featuring overhead cranes, vehicle exhaust extraction, and mechanic pits), our in-house engineers, our custom-built cranes, and internal international opportunities are all examples of what proudly sets us apart.

We recognize that none of the above could be achieved without a world class workforce, so let us invest in you.
Join our team.

Job Profile

The DFI Equipment Manufacturing team are looking for a hands-on individual possessing the knowledge and experience required to lead a small team building on and off-road equipment.
Our Heavy Equipment Technicians enjoy a flexible, clean, healthy, and organized team dynamic where they work together or independent in a challenging and rewarding environment to fit, align, plumb, assemble, test and commission new equipment using new or recommissioned parts within the fabrication group. Custom designed equipment can range from 45 Ton purpose-built Picker truck, 50 Ton crawler crane, Air Rotary surface mining, Auger Drilling and auxiliary equipment. The DFI and Assembly group management understands, the most valuable ideas and concepts are discovered by the front lines staff and encourage input from all levels to consistently improve equipment grade, quality and performance.

Wage: $41/hr.- $43/hr.

Benefits:
• Comprehensive Health and Dental plan
• RRSP Matching
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development Allowance
• Employee preferred fuel pricing program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts at participating vendors

Schedule: Monday to Thursday 4X10s

Working Conditions: Must be fit for duty prior and during shift, able to lift 50lbs, occasionally work in both shop and occasional outdoor environments. Be open to occasional overtime opportunities

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Job Duties

Participate in facility health and safety practices.
Maintain a good attitude and practice critical thinking skills.
Perform tasks within or beyond there skillset in a controlled environment.
Fit, plumb, assemble new parts, install small or large components to spec including but not limited to Pumps, PTO, Gearboxes, Generator, Power plant, Compressors, Booms, Derricks, Torque tube, sub frames, cooling packages, operator’s cabin, Track assemblies etc.
Layout and plan project parts placement and fitment.
Crimp and clean hydraulic hose assemblies.
Disassemble OOS equipment, machinery and supporting equipment. Organize parts for repair or storage.
Assemble minor aux parts and materials such as mudflaps, toolboxes, rigging, finish trim/materials lights and other supporting materials etc.
Operate forklift, overhead crane, laser level, and heavy shop tools as needed.

Qualifications

Heavy Equipment Technician HET, REDSEAL; an asset
Mechanical aptitude, interest and experience in Leading build projects.
Strong understanding of hydraulic plumbing and component groups; an asset
Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently
Must supply own hand and air tools

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