Shop Assistant

About the role

The Mechanic/Shop Assistant for Thorcon will oversee the repair of equipment and coordination of equipment maintenance for Thorcon’s fleet of equipment. They are tasked with Equipment Inspections, Work orders and monitoring inventory levels. The Mechanic/Shop Assistant reports to the Shop/Equipment Manager, and works closely with the General Superintendent and New Project Expeditor for each task.

Responsibilities

• Determine repair needs through technical details and schedules
• Execute preventative and break down repairs on all Thorcon equipment
• Work in the shop and in the field to perform duties and repairs
• Notify Materials Manager for the need of orders for parts and shop supplies
• Trouble shoot repairs through technical materials and interacting with Factory representatives
• Supervise, evaluate and coach staff members on shop duties and time management
• Interfaces with operations on the planning and forecasting of preventative maintenance
• Maintain relationships with equipment suppliers and technical support
• Perform maintenance and repairs according to specifications
• Ensure that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all shop department functions

Requirements

• Proven experience as Mechanic/Shop Assistant or relevant position
• Ability to understand technical specifications of material and equipment
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and filing systems
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Well-organized with multi-tasking abilities
• Apt in problem-solving
• High school diploma is preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in heavy equipment repair role or related experience
• Customer service-oriented
• Knowledgeable of Forecasting and Repair Orders
• Ability to solve problems swiftly
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills