POSITION TITLE: Apprentice Mechanical Assembler
LOCATION: North Bay, Ontario
Salary: $24.25 to $30.95 hourly
MacLean Engineering is looking for skilled and experienced Apprentice Mechanical Assembler to join our growing team in North Bay, Ontario This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team. If you are looking to be challenged, valued, and rewarded with a competitive compensation package in a dynamic work environment, this position is for you!
About the Position: The Mechanical Assembler is responsible for assembling a wide variety of mechanical components to engineering specifications. This includes checking, testing, and inspecting subassemblies and finished products to ensure proper quality and product specifications in compliance with all MEMCO policies and procedures. This position requires the following proficiencies:
- Read and interpret Engineering drawings/schematics to build and install various mechanical and hydraulic assemblies, circuits and systems.
- Assemble, fit, and install prefabricated and purchased parts to form subassemblies or finished products per mechanical assembly drawings, or as directed by Assembly Supervisor.
- Assemble hydraulic systems (including hose routing) and manufacture hose/fittings per schematic drawings/specifications, or as directed by Assembly Supervisor.
- Use of various pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical tools in compliance with applicable safety standards and best practices.
- Operate material handling devices such as; overhead crane and gantry crane in compliance with applicable safety standards and best practices. Material handling includes safe rigging and transportation of various loads.
- Ensure quality and functionality of various assemblies & finished products.
- Perform minor adjustments and repairs to assemblies and finished product as specified.
- Work with Manufacturing Engineering as required to communicate details of non-conformances found during the shift, and to help formulate corrective action taken.
- Adopt and practice good housekeeping & 5S principles.
- Ability to quickly grasp Mechanical and Hydraulic assembly concepts.
- Abide by all applicable regulatory & company-specific safety standards.
- Abide by ISO 9001 Quality Management System and associated procedures.
- Contribute to continual improvement for safety, quality, product, production, and work environment.
- Willing to cross-train in other departments as needed on a temporary basis.
About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- 421A HDM Apprentice Level 2 or 3 (Heavy Duty Mechanic).
- 2-4 years of experience working on heavy-duty mobile equipment, including construction, mining, and industrial machinery.
- Strong experience with diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, brake systems, and transmissions.
- Ability to work with diagnostic tools and equipment (e.g., OBD II scanners, diagnostics software, multimeters, hydraulic testers).
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Valid driver’s license, and ability to operate heavy-duty vehicles and machinery.
- Basic welding and fabrication skills (an asset).
Preferred Qualifications
- Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic or equivalent.
- Experience in construction or mining machinery maintenance (e.g., excavators, bulldozers, cranes).
- Experience with hydraulic/electrical integration and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with equipment telematics systems and remote diagnostic tools.
- Knowledge of OEM service bulletins and equipment-specific repair manuals.
About Us: Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.
Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.
Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.
We offer competitive wages and benefits including:
- 3 weeks’ vacation annually.
- Paid sick and family emergency time.
- Paid overtime after 40 hours worked.
- Free coffee!
- Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)
- Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)
- Annual Employee Bonus
- $250 Annual Safety Shoe allowance
- $200 Prescription Safety Glasses allowance every 24 months
- Company Paid Uniforms
- Employee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ’s and much more
If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!
Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.
A clear and satisfactory result is required for all candidates prior to the confirmation of employment.
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
