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Summer Student - Workshop Technician

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is seeking a

Summer Student – Workshop Technician

Location: Lively, Ontario

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse activities and global network allow you to explore your potential and grow. We recognize your performance and offer you a variety of ways to fuel your growth toward exceptional achievements.

We currently have an opening for a Summer Student – Workshop Technician for the summer of 2025. In this role, the Summer Student will be working in the Sandvik Lively Workshop repairing components and assisting with other duties where required.

Are you an up-and-coming tradesperson who would like to gain exposure to the mining industry? We want to hear from you!

While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!

Please note that student positions are offered on a full time or part time contract basis for a maximum of 90 days.

What you will be doing

  • Supporting the Lively Component and Equipment shops
  • Assisting with rebuild components in order to learn our process
  • Disassembling and reassembling equipment
  • Assisting with equipment repairs
  • Supporting a variety of functions for the Parts & Services team

What you will bring along

  • Working towards the completion of a post-secondary education within Heavy Duty, Automotive or Truck and Coach Mechanics or related field
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and familiarly with Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent time management skills and organizational skills
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Environmental Health and Safety

  • We are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability. We put health and safety first!

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

  • The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
  • The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
  • The opportunity to reach your full potential.
  • Ongoing development and training.
  • An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

Do you want to learn more?

To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

How to Apply

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Summer Student – Workshop Technician, requisition #R0078468; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact commonHR.canada@sandvik.com for more information.

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