Industrial Mechanic
CRHCRH’s Permacon division is hiring for an Industrial Mechanic to join its Metcalfe facility. Permacon is a leading North American producer of concrete products for landscaping and masonry, operating eight production sites across Quebec and Ontario and employing more than 250 people. As a division of Oldcastle Architectural, Permacon sits within the CRH family of building materials brands. Job ID: 530614. This is an existing vacancy. The role is full-time and onsite, with the possibility of dayshift work during the week or on weekends when required. The Metcalfe plant sits in southern Ottawa at 6860 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K0A 2P0.
You’re looking at a hands-on, career-oriented post that fits someone who enjoys practical problem-solving and keeping a factory running smoothly. The team at Permacon wants someone who can roll up their sleeves, troubleshoot on the fly, and drive steady maintenance that prevents downtime. If you’re drawn to working with robust industrial equipment in a safety-minded environment and want to grow within a well-established materials company, this could be a strong match.
A day in the life at Metcalfe
On a typical day, you’ll safeguard the reliability and performance of machinery and systems by diagnosing issues and carrying out repairs, with a focus on preventive maintenance within your area. You’ll troubleshoot, adjust, and sometimes program mechanical components, while leading maintenance activities to keep plants up and running. A big part of your role is staying hands-on, spotting equipment problems early, and driving fixes that minimize downtime. You’ll also manage spare parts inventory and support the planning and execution of mechanical shutdowns, while keeping thorough maintenance records and documentation. Keeping the facility tidy and safe is important, and you’ll contribute to ongoing improvements that raise reliability, efficiency, and safety across the operation.
What you’ll need to bring to the team
The position requires a solid foundation of formal training and practical experience. Here’s what the team is looking for:
- A diploma in industrial mechanics or electromechanics
- Strong electrical competency
- At least three years of relevant experience in an industrial setting
- Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Machining know-how
- Arc welding or TIG welding skills
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical parts and drawings
- Proven proficiency with common hand tools
There aren’t additional nice-to-haves listed, but the job clearly rewards a practical, safety-minded technician who can take the initiative and contribute to maintenance planning and continuous improvement.
Pay, benefits and practical details
- An hourly rate of $32.33
- Employee life insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Medical, dental and vision care plan paid by the Company
- Vacation time
- Retirement saving plan
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Significant discounts for company products
- Opportunity to build a career and progress in the company
This is an onsite, full-time role at the Metcalfe plant, and you may be asked to work on dayshift during the week or on weekends as required. The plant address is 6860 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K0A 2P0.
Advice for applicants
Lead with your diploma and two or three concrete examples that show how you’ve used your industrial mechanics or electromechanics training in real-world maintenance scenarios. Put this front and center on your resume to demonstrate you meet the core qualification right away.
Provide clear proof of the must-have skills. If you have hydraulic and pneumatic experience, machining work, arc or TIG welding, and the ability to interpret mechanical parts, back these with measurable outcomes or brief case studies from past roles. Mention specific tools you’ve mastered and any relevant maintenance projects where you reduced downtime or extended machine life.
Prepare for interviews by describing how you approach preventive maintenance and planned shutdowns. Be ready to discuss how you track and report maintenance activities, how you document issues, and how you collaborate with teammates to maintain safety and housekeeping standards.
Think of a thoughtful question to ask that ties to the job details. A strong option is to ask how the Metcalfe plant coordinates preventive maintenance and shutdowns, and what metrics they use to gauge equipment reliability and safety improvements. You could also ask what kinds of improvement projects are on the horizon and how success is measured for those initiatives.