Underground Mechanic Apprentice

About Alamos Gold Inc.: Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,+00 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.

About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over +00 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.

Primary Responsibilities:

Check graders and other and mining equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.

Perform inspections, maintenance and repairs on underground equipment:scoops, forklifts, loaders, haul trucks, excavator, grader, etc... Perform inspections, maintenance and repairs on all underground equipment.

Must be able to learn how to diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.

Must be able to learn and understand hydraulic and electrical schematics.

Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools.

Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.

Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.

Attach components and adjust new equipment.

Perform equipment audits.

Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.

Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist. (Audits, PM’s, Pre-Ops and Post-Ops)

Create work-orders, find parts and complete parts list in work-orders using all available resources (without any supervision).

Ensuring the cleanliness of the shop.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

Completion of secondary school.
Previous Mechanical schooling is preferred (Pre-apprenticeship course) .
Additional Trade License in a Mechanical Trade is an asset.
A minimum of 1-2 years working on vehicles and equipment.
Other Skills & Abilities:

Prompt daily attendance at assigned schedule.
Willingness to work alternative shifts as assigned.
Must supply own mechanic tools.
Good vision, hearing and must have the strength and stamina required to work with heavy equipment and work in cramped or awkward positions, lift objects of various shapes up to 75lbs.
Mechanical ability and an interest in all types of machinery and engines, electronics and precision equipment.
Have good diagnostic skills.
The ability to think logically and keep up with changes in technology.