Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for all production maintenance, including product quality control, line maintenance, and repair of line machinery and equipment. This role involves applying mechanical expertise in determining work methods and procedures for producing quality product.

Responsibilities:

· Maintaining a working knowledge of the facility, plant processes, equipment and systems in order to perform maintenance effectively with minimum down time under general direction;

· Diagnoses of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubles;

· Install, repair and maintain plant equipment (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, minor electrical, etc);

· Suggest continuous improvement ideas for equipment and production;

· Provide recommendation for proper level of equipment spares and maintain approved level;

· Preventative maintenance routines;

· Assist all departments in evaluating issues and making repairs;

· Expedite the requisitioning of materials needed for various maintenance functions;

· Works in co-operation with plant personnel and outside contractors when required;

· Assist in the commissioning of new equipment;

· Maintains tools, including calibrated tools in proper working condition per ISO requirements;

· Record all repairs, preventative maintenance functions and inventory usage per ISO requirements;

· Performs routine general maintenance work and documentation as required;

· Performs duties as required utilising forklift and crane;

· Maintains a tidy work environment;

· Committed to a safe work environment;

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

· High school Diploma or general education degree (GED)

· 5 years of experience in general maintenance in a manufacturing environment;

· Excellent troubleshooting skills in PLC’s, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration systems for production machinery and support equipment;

· Able to demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude;

· General knowledge of blueprint reading for equipment;

· Able to troubleshoot hydraulics, pneumatic and minor electrical issues ;

· Skilled in root cause analysis and trouble techniques of equipment problems;

· Welding/ Oxy-Acetylene equipment skills required;

· Working knowledge of lathe, milling machine, grinder and hand tools;

· Able to work in a team environment under minimal supervision;

· Must have a valid driver’s licence;

· Good interpersonal skills and a customer service orientation;

· ISO experience an asset