Automotive mechanic Jobs in Ajax, ON

AGS Automotive Systems is a full-service automotive supplier specializing in the manufacture and supply of complex high value-add automotive metal components, including in particular front and rear impact assemblies, principally for pick-ups and the heavy truck market. AGS offers full range of in-house capabilities including design and engineering, high tonnage metal stamping, light weighting solutions, innovative multi-material joining, high performance coatings including chrome plating and automated manufacturing processes.

AGS is committed to delivering high quality, high value products to our customers, who include several of North America's largest automakers. For over 70 years AGS has stood behind our belief in quality, technology, and teamwork.

BASIC FUNCTION :

Reporting to Maintenance Supervision, the Millwright is responsible for, but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities listed below

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• Perform all duties as outlined by the Provincial Government in accordance with Regulated Trade 433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright.
• Possess all hand tools that are common to the trade.
• Able to read, interpret and use micrometers, verniers, etc.
• Familiar with the basic operations of machine tools, lathes, mills, grinder drills, etc.
• Have basic working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Capable of lining up shafts and couplings, motors and drivers, etc.
• Able to determine cause of breakdowns and establish actions for remedy.
• Proficient in troubleshooting on all automatic lube systems and be capable of determining if lubrication is getting to all points of the machine.
• Capable of removing broken pieces of equipment and repairing by welding or the complete refit and reassemble of replacement parts.
• Able to complete overhauls and major repairs to all plant machinery and equipment.
• Should be capable of basic rigging, unloading and / or dismantling heavy pieces of equipment in an efficient and safe manner (both to other works and equipment).
• Knowledge of lifting capacities of various types of cables, slings, chokes, shackles and related lifting gears. Know when it is in safe, usable condition.
• Capable of reading and following instruction manuals in detail, together with blueprints, drawings and sketches, to carry out the proper installation and set up of heavy or light equipment.
• Capable of dismantling, match marking, and identifying all component parts of equipment that have to be dismantled for moving or shipping to other plants for easy re-assembling.
• Able to use acetylene equipment, such as torches, or propane torches or arc gouging torches. Be able to perform all welding functions and brazing.
• Should be capable of performing all of the above with a minimum of supervisory assistance and should be able to guide an apprentice and helper / improver.
• Work in compliance with the Safety Act and regulations [section 28 (1)(a)];

QUALIFICATIONS :

Accessibility : AGS Automotive Systems is proud to support the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. At AGS we are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request by contacting AGS Human Resources at .

Equal Opportunity : As an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with all applicable legislation, the Company prohibits any form of harassment or discrimination in the workplace. This applies to all aspects of employment. All employees must be treated equally without discrimination based on matters such as race, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, or disability.