Ontario Transit Group
Construction
ConveyorMechanic
“Conveyor Mechanic at Ontario Transit Group. Skills: Conveyor systems, Industrial Mechanic, Millwright. Install and assemble conveyor structures, frames, rollers, belt. Align and tension conveyor belts”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Troubleshooting
Working underground, Confined, noisy, and dynamic conditions, 24/7 TBM operations, Rotating shift crew
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Completion of an apprenticeship program in Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) or equivalent experience, Industrial Mechanic/Millwright trade certification, Belt technician or conveyor-specific training, Valid Ontario safety training: Working at Heights, WHMIS, Confined Space, and Lockout/Tagout, Understanding of conveyor system components: rollers, drives, pulleys, belt storage units, tensioners, and booster drives, Experience with belt splicing, mechanical repairs, gearbox maintenance, and tensioning systems, Ability to read mechanical drawings, Familiarity with muck removal logistics and TBM support systems, Problem-solving skills, especially under time-sensitive conditions, Clear communication within multi-disciplinary tunnelling teams, Ability to work independently and as part of a rotating shift crew
Nice to Have
Industrial Mechanic/Millwright trade certification (voluntary in Ontario but preferred), Belt technician or conveyor-specific training (vulcanizing/splicing) is an asset
What You'll Do.
Install and assemble conveyor structures
Align and tension conveyor belts
Support expansion of the belt line
Conduct regular inspections on belts
Perform corrective maintenance
Perform belt splicing
and replacement of worn
Maintain booster drives
hydraulic tensioning systems
Monitor belt performance during mining operations
Maintain the conveyor interface inside the TBM backup
Synchronize conveyor output with TBM production rate
Support muck extraction logistics
Follow all Ontario OHSA tunnelling safety requirements
emergency stop systems
Maintain clean work areas
Complete maintenance logs
Communicate mechanical issues promptly
Coordinate with logistics and electrical teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multi-disciplinary tunnelling teams; TBM mechanics and operators; Logistics and electrical teams
Communication Scope
Communicate mechanical issues
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