Mechanic, Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Berendsen Fluid Power (BFP) is one of North America’s largest distributors and solution providers of hydraulic and pneumatic products and services. We have one of the largest dedicated field sales forces in both the hydraulics and pneumatics industries with 42 locations across the US and Canada. With the resources of our powerful North American organization, we provide products and services to move the world while fostering a supportive culture that encourages participation, development, and career advancement.

We believe there is no resource more valuable than our people. It is the talent, collective knowledge, training, and experience of our employees that will enable us to move ahead. We are a company full of tenured employees with decades of service.

At BFP, we are committed to delivering quality products to every customer. Our Oakville facility’s product line includes the custom design and builds of hydraulic power units, hydraulic manifolds, multidiscipline projects, pneumatic panels, control panels, valve stands, and wire harnesses.

The hiring BFP location in Oakville is an industry leading build-to-order manufacturer of custom Hydraulic and Pneumatic solutions for various industrial and mobile applications. We are currently looking for a Mechanic to join our team.

Reports to: Shop Foreman

Works in collaboration with: Shop Foreman, Assembly Team, Shipping/Receiving, Design Team

Oversees/Responsible for: Safety, quality, and on-time completion of all assembly, fabrication and testing of any assigned products produced in our facility across disciplines.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Safely carry out all duties assigned to ensure compliance with all Health & Safety requirements.
• Perform inspection of supplied components for assembly and fabrication, verifying them against the BOM, hydraulic schematics, steel fabrication drawings, electrical drawings, and general arrangements.
• Read and understand shop copy drawings (including fabrication drawings, hydraulic schematics, and general arrangement) after starting assembly to ensure familiarity, quality, and accuracy, and proactively communicate any identified inconsistencies or potential issues to the Shop Foreman.
• Use the shop machines to fabricate and assemble products, including power tools, jib crane, overhead crane, drill press, compressed air tools, manual and hydraulic tube benders, tube flaring machine, hose crimper, hose cutter, grinder, hose vent, welding machines (MIG, TIG, SMAW), acetylene torch, magnetic drill, bandsaw, pipe threader, forklift, and pump truck.
• Complete ISO 9001 required paperwork for assigned projects
• Conduct thorough functional testing as required for assigned projects
• Ensure the working area is clean and organized at the end of each day.
• Implementation, maintenance and sustain 5S initiatives in the shop.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in steel fabrication, machines product fabrication or mechanical assembly in similar industries is mandatory.

Ability to read engineering drawings is required.

Related experience with hydraulic or pneumatic system assembly, as well as familiarity with hydraulic or pneumatic schematics, is desirable.

Machine shop skills, including the use of lathes, milling machines, and grinders, are considered an asset.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work safely with hoists, cranes, manual and power tools, and equipment.
• Preference for experience or exposure in:
• Hydraulic/pneumatic machine assembly or work in similar industries.
• Welding, grinding, drilling, tapping, and fabrication of steel and stainless-steel reservoirs, supports, and frame structures.
• Tube bending and flaring.
• Welding of steel and stainless-steel pipes.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic hose crimping.
• Working with hydraulic ISO cleanliness codes.
• Ability to measure in both imperial and metric units.
• Industrial painting and masking.
• Wiring and assembly of electric motors with pumps.
• Leak and pressure testing of hydraulic and pneumatic units and systems.
• Lifting and rigging.
• Good communication, prioritization, and organizational skills required.
• Basic PC skills.

WHAT WE CAN GIVE TO YOU

Work in a quiet and clean, new ISO-compliant facility; collaborate closely with engineers, sales and technical staff; be part of a supportive team; and directly influence production success of custom-designed hydraulic systems.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical & dental; life and disability insurance programs.
• Group RRSP and the company provided DPSP.
• Paid vacation, floating holidays and sick days.
• Employee relevant training, tuition, and professional designation reimbursement.
• Safe work environment as part of a growing team.
• Safety shoes and glasses reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program.