industrial mechanic montreal Jobs
about industrial mechanic jobs in Montreal
Industrial mechanics are the go-to people for organizations when machines break down. They provide repair and maintenance work for a variety of machines and motors. There are more than 5,200 industrial mechanic jobs currently in Montreal. The number of jobs is up slightly (+0.2%) from the previous year. However, jobs are down significantly since 2007, down 36.8%. Jobs are highly competitive and candidates must have all job requirements, have technology skills and continue to add new skills to their resume to be a top candidate for roles.
industrial mechanic salaries in Montreal
Industrial mechanic salaries can range from anywhere from $40,000 to $60,000 or more depending on your skills, experience, and the type of company you work for. In general, here are the hourly wages you can expect if you work as an industrial mechanic in the Montreal area:
Entry level salary: $21.40 to $24.70
Intermediate salary: $23.50 to $27.20
Senior salary: $25.50 to $29.50
top industries for industrial mechanics in Montreal
Even though the number of jobs for industrial mechanics is on the decline, you do have opportunities in a variety of industries. Your diverse mechanical skills make you an asset to many commercial and industrial organizations. Consider the following industries when looking for an industrial mechanic job in Montreal:
- Building equipment contractors
- Commercial and industrial machinery repair
- Electric power generation
- Converted paper product manufacturing
- Plastic product manufacturing
in demand skills in Montreal
The skills hiring companies are looking for extend beyond manual dexterity and mechanical abilities. Candidates today need to have experience with technology. Here are some of the top in demand skills Montreal companies are looking for in industrial mechanic job candidates today:
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual
- Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP)
- Technical Support
- Forklifts
next steps for industrial mechanics
With the right level of experience, industrial mechanics can move into management roles. Many mechanics also choose to specialize in a particular industry or a specific type of equipment.