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 of $51.36/hour
- Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision coverage, healthcare spending account, and life insurance)
- 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
- Discussion regarding full compensation package conducted upon initial pre-screen
Please visit our website https://www.komatsu.com/careers/ for more information.
Job Overview
Ready to take your skills underground and beyond? We’re looking for Journeyperson HET’s who thrive on variety, adapt on the fly, and aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty—whether in the shop or deep in the field.
Based in Sudbury, this role blends hands-on shop work with underground field service across Ontario. You’ll be traveling out of town or around Sudbury, responding to client needs with little notice and a whole lot of grit. When you're not on the road, you'll be supporting our Sudbury shop team with diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on a wide range of underground heavy equipment
We’re also hiring Journeyperson HETs to support our clients in Red Lake, Timmins, and Thunder Bay. These positions are field-based, servicing underground equipment in remote and dynamic environments. If you’re local to one of these regions and looking for a role that keeps you in the field full-time, we want to hear from you
If you're a problem-solver with a strong work ethic, a sense of adventure, and the flexibility to jump into whatever challenge comes next—this is your kind of gig.
Reports to: Service Manager, Hard Rock Distribution
Shift: 5x2, Monday-Friday, 8-12h days,depending on client needs
Allowances: this role is eligible for an underground premium
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 30-75% travel out of town depending on customer needs
Relocation: This role is eligible for relocation within Canada
Key Job Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, repairs, and servicing on underground mining equipment including LHDs, haul trucks, jumbos, and bolters
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Replace or adjust components and parts to restore equipment performance
- Work directly at customer sites, ensuring timely and effective service
- Uphold and contribute to a strong safety-first culture in every task
Qualifications/Requirements
- Valid 421A Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification required (Red Seal is an asset)
- Proven experience with underground mining equipment is required
- Ability to travel and work overtime as needed
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted
- Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage shifting priorities
- Strong problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset
- Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
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.