Heavy Duty Mechanics - Rebuild

Project-based opportunity | 12-hour day and night shifts | 14 days on / 14 days off The Opportunity

Matrix is looking for experienced Heavy Duty Mechanics to support a major equipment teardown, swing bearing replacement, and reassembly project at a mine site in Nunavut. This opportunity is suited to skilled mechanics who are comfortable completing major component work in a remote, fast-paced mining environment.

The Role

You will work as part of an eight-person mechanical crew supporting the teardown and reassembly of large heavy mining equipment. The work includes swing bearing replacement, hydraulic and mechanical component removal, undercarriage support, equipment reassembly, testing, and final inspection. Mechanics will work 12-hour shifts under the direction of Matrix lead hands.

What You Will Be Doing

- Complete equipment teardown and reassembly
- Remove and reinstall buckets, linkages, cylinders, sticks, booms, and counterweights
- Support swing motor, swing drive, and swing bearing removal and installation
- Disconnect and reinstall hydraulic and mechanical components
- Assist with upper structure separation and reinstallation
- Support track, undercarriage, final drive, and travel motor work
- Inspect components for wear, damage, and leaks
- Complete final adjustments and mechanical verification
- Assist with equipment testing and leak inspections
- Participate in final QA/QC, cleanup, and project closeout
- Follow all site procedures, lift plans, and safe work practices
- Participate in daily toolbox and safety meetings
- Perform additional heavy duty mechanical work as required





What We're Looking For
- Strong heavy duty mechanical experience in mining or a similar industrial environment
- Experience with major equipment teardown and component replacement
- Experience working with hydraulic systems and tracked heavy equipment
- Experience with swing bearings, swing drives, undercarriages, final drives, booms, sticks, cylinders, buckets, and linkage systems
- Ability to read and follow mechanical procedures
- Strong troubleshooting and inspection skills
- Ability to work safely around cranes, rigging, and suspended loads
- Previous remote mine site experience is strongly preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts for the full project
- Strong communication, teamwork, and shift handover skills
- A qualified attitude and consistent commitment to safety

Schedule and Location
- Nunavut (remote fly-in/fly-out project)
- 12-hour shifts
- Day and night shift positions
- 14 days on / 14 days off
- Mandatory site orientation before mechanical work begins
- Project dates to be confirmed

What You Can Expect
- A defined major component replacement project
- Experienced onsite lead hands
- Travel to and from site
- Camp accommodations and meals while onsite
- A safety-focused and professional working environment

How to Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of your experience with:
- Swing bearing replacements
- Major equipment teardown and reassembly
- Large mining excavators or tracked equipment
- Remote mine site work
- Hydraulic and undercarriage repairs

Only applicants whose experience matches the project requirements will be contacted.

📌 Heavy Duty Mechanic - Rebuild (Montreal)
🏢 Matrix
📍 Montreal