Equipment Maintenance Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Conklin; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Alberta is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Specialist to manage machinery in a high-speed production environment. Responsibilities include setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment, while ensuring safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate holds a High School Diploma and possesses mechanical skills. Offering $22.00 to $24.42 an hour, this role involves physical demands and working in varied environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical savviness is essential.
• Basic computer and math skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate, tune, and troubleshoot end line equipment.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Participate in internal certification programs for forklift operations.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Understanding of safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Professional certificate/license in industrial or mechanical skills

Job description

Experience the Impact of Your Work as an Equipment Maintenance Specialist!

At the helm of machine operations in a high-speed production environment, you will work under the guidance of our Operational Team Leader. Your prime mission? Ensuring machines churn out quality ends safely and efficiently, using established Best Practices.

Role Overview:

• Engage with machinery and mechanical equipment, harnessing the power of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to perform preventive maintenance tasks.
• Uphold stringent quality and operational standards, complementing our commitment to safeguarding partner brands.
• Clearly communicate safety, quality, and production timelines using our documentation systems.

Main Responsibilities:

• Setup, operate, tune, maintain, and troubleshoot end line equipment.
• Facilitate people development by advocating our Trivium Production System (TPS) and utilizing standard processes for problem-solving.
• Dive into equipment troubleshooting to address and rectify defects.
• Lend a hand during trial runs, at times assisting in isolating and sorting defective products, and addressing mechanical breakdowns with efficiency.
• Participate in our internal certification program for forklift operations as needed.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and legal requirements, including BRC Food Safety Standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental policies and procedures.

Who You Are:

Education & Expertise

• Holding a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Possessing mechanical savviness
• Equipped with basic computer and math skills
• Possession of a professional certificate/license in industrial or mechanical skills is a plus!
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing settings is appreciated.

Earn Between $22.00 and $24.42 an hour!

Considerations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Embrace a dynamic workspace where standing, walking, bending, stooping, and handling equipment form part of your everyday tasks. You'll occasionally be required to kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds is expected. Your keen vision to discern close details and colors complements the role.

Unmask the Work Environment

Teaming up with a thrilling and loud work area that requires hearing protection as well as other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), you'll experience temperature variations from cold (<60 degrees) to extreme heat (>90 degrees), alongside fumes, dust, and odors.