Maintenance Facilities Technician - MFT

New Flyer; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transit manufacturer in Winnipeg is seeking a Maintenance Cleaning and Coating Team Member to clean and re-coat paint booths, operate industrial cleaning equipment, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and professionalism. Successful candidates must have prior paint experience and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license or completion of New Flyer's lift truck program required.
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Previous paint experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Paint, APL and Corrosion booths.
• Replace fan and on-gun filters.
• Operate floor grinding and concrete cleaning equipment.
• Complete minor drywall patches and repairs.
• Paint drywall surfaces and trims as needed.
• Use paint stencils for floor lines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Forklift operation

Scissor lifts operation

Boom lifts operation

Paint experience

Tools

Paint spraying equipment

Floor grinding equipment

Concrete cleaning equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of the maintenance cleaning and coating team this position will be responsible to clean and re-coat paint booths inside and out including the duct work and clean and prepare all types of surfaces for industrial painting and coatings.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Maintain all Paint, APL and Corrosion booths.
• Replace fan and on-gun filters inside Weld Shop.
• Operate floor grinding, concrete cleaning and preparation equipment.
• Complete minor drywall patches and repairs.
• Painting drywall surfaces and trims with rollers and brushes as required.
• Use of paint stencils or masking to paint floor lines, operate paint spraying equipment.
• Keep work area and equipment clean and organized with 5S guidelines.
• Complete special facility clean-up projects as assigned.
• Complete tasks ensuring performance targets are met.

• Attention to detail is critical for this position.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to work effectively with minimum supervision.
• Ability to operate above listed machinery as well as operate forklift, scissor lifts and boom lifts while adhering to safety practices and procedures.
• A requirement to hold a valid driver’s license or successfully complete New Flyer’s lift truck program – operator medical form (available in Human Resources).
• Must be available to work at heights and confined spaces and have previous paint experience.
• Positive individual willing to accept challenges in a fast paced environment
• Maintain high level of professionalism when dealing with individuals and problems.
• Promotes a team environment

• Shift requirements: Primary shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Night shift (11:30 PM – 7:30 AM) may be assigned based on union seniority.