lubrication technician - automotive service and repair
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
Noisy.
Tasks:
- Add or replace hydraulic and transmission fluids.
- Assist mechanics and perform other duties as directed.
- Change engine oil and lubricate running gears or moving parts of automobiles, trucks or heavy equipment.
- Grease booms, pulleys, buckets and other components of heavy equipment.
- Install replacement mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers or radiators.
- Repair and balance tires.
- Replace oil, air and fuel filters on motor vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment.
Installation specialization:
Tires.
Transportation/travel information:
Own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Ability to distinguish between colours.
- Attention to detail.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Physically demanding.
- Standing for extended periods.
Weight handling:
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Experience:
7 months to less than 1 year.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
- Shift.
- Flexible hours.
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Health benefits:
Health care plan.
Support for youths:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.