Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technological innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society.
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment
- Competitive wages: base pay is $30.82-46.22/h depending on apprentice level. Discussion regarding full compensation package conducted upon initial pre-screen.
- Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability)
- Health Care and Personal Wellness spending account
- Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program.
- Safety boot voucher
- Paid vacation
- Company-supplied tools
- 4/5 Rating on Glassdoor
- Sustainable employment
- Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment
Please visit our website https://www.komatsu.com/careers/ for more information.
Job Overview
Are you ready to build your future in heavy equipment? Join our team in Sudbury as an Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician and gain hands-on experience working with industry-leading machinery in a dynamic, safety-first environment. Step into a dynamic career path where learning meets real-world impact. As an Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician, you'll gain hands-on experience in both shop and field environments, rotating through diverse assignments that build your technical skills and broaden your understanding of the trade. You'll work side-by-side with seasoned professionals, learning the ropes through practical tasks and collaborative problem-solving. From diagnostics to repairs, every day will challenge you to grow and contribute meaningfully to a high-performing team. If you're a motivated self-starter looking to kick off your career in heavy equipment, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that keeps industry moving
Reports to: Service Manager, Hard Rock Distribution
Shift: 5x2, Monday-Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm
Safety Sensitive: Yes- drug & alcohol testing, physical demand fit testing, RCMP criminal record check and submission of 5-year provincial driving record will be required
Travel: Up to 25%
Relocation: This role is not eligible for relocation
Key Job Responsibilities
As an Apprentice HET, you’ll work alongside experienced technicians to:
- Assist with inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide range of Komatsu and other heavy equipment
- Learn to service hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems
- Support scheduled maintenance and component rebuilds in a controlled shop setting and support field service requirements as assigned
- Use tools and diagnostic software to identify issues and perform repairs
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow all safety protocols
Qualifications/Requirements
- Enrollment in a recognized Heavy Equipment Technician apprenticeship program- 421A required
- Basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work safely and follow procedures- commitment to safety in all settings
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work well in a team and take direction
- Valid Class G Driver’s License
Additional Information
This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization. The position is currently open, and we are actively seeking a candidate for immediate placement. The successful applicant will fill a vital role that is ready to be stepped into without delay.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to assist with interview scheduling and other administrative tasks during the hiring process. However, AI is not used in candidate screening, evaluation, or selection decisions. All hiring decisions are made by our human hiring teams and your application will be reviewed and considered personally by one of them.
Accommodation during the recruitment process is available on request.
While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.
Note to Recruiters: Komatsu and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Komatsu, directly or indirectly, will be considered Komatsu property. Komatsu will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written, and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.
At Komatsu (Joy Global Canada), we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
As we search for collective healing and true reconciliation, we are striving to build respectful partnerships with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We would like to acknowledge that most of our team members gather, work, and play on the traditional and ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Turtle Island, each with their own unique history, culture, and traditions.