Maintenance Technician

Overview
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities through effective maintenance and repair of equipment and systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical abilities, excellent customer service skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

Duties

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on various equipment and systems, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Fabricate parts as necessary to support repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Conduct inspections of facilities to identify potential issues and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Weld components when required for repairs or fabrication projects.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and inventory of supplies.
• Assist the production supervisor with equipment breakdowns in a timely and accurate fashion to keep the production lines running 24/7
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment problems in all areas.
• Ensure Preventative Maintenance (PM) is completed on all equipment when scheduled, while minimizing downtime to production.
• Maintain the building(s) and associated systems.
• Demonstrate creative problem solving while working with minimal supervision.
• Exhibit continuous improvement principles in daily activities.
• Maintain paperwork including daily work logs, equipment updates and component records.
• Use the ERP system to prepare requisition orders for supplies and repairs as required.
• Maintain an inventory of maintenance parts, using the ERP system.
• Read and/or produce blueprints, drawings and schematics as required.
• Attend all regular crew and safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the production supervisor or manager.
• Follow the company handbook and all other policies.

Requirements

• OSSD Diploma (Grade 12)
• 3-5 Years experience in General Equipment repair with a strong emphasis on hydraulics, PLC’s, pneumatics and some electronics
• WHIMIS Training
• Mechanical and/or electrical certifications
• Fluent in English (reading and writing)
• Basic Computer skills
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Proven experience in facilities maintenance or a related field.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and schematics.
• Excellent customer service skills to interact positively with team members and clients.
• Ability to fabricate parts using various tools and techniques.
• Proficient in welding techniques for metal repairs.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Maintenance Technician responsibilities for health and safety

• Assist the JHSC Committee as required.
• Report safety infractions in the health and safety log book.
• Inform the supervisor in a timely manner of health and safety issues where their assistance may be required.
• Recognize the recommendation that all heavy lifts (generally in excess of 40 lbs) are performed as team lifts.
• Ensure that failure by any worker to comply with the health and safety legislation and our policies and procedures will be met with a suitable process of progressive re-enforcement with the support of management.
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of the workers.
• Report all safety hazards to the supervisor immediately.

Ongoing Training Requirements

• Attendance at monthly Safety meetings
• Forklift Driver’s License
• ERP proficiency
• Upgrade courses as required.

Join us in ensuring our facilities operate at their best while providing exceptional service to our clients!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person