Maintenance Technician

Calhoun Super Structure; Goderich; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining welding equipment and machinery in a fast-paced environment. The candidate should have solid experience in equipment maintenance, proficiency with hand and power tools, and a focus on safety and quality in their work. This role includes extensive technical duties such as testing and repairing equipment along with maintaining safety standards. The company values professionalism and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of production equipment maintenance experience.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge.
• Able to understand blueprints and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain welding equipment and machinery including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
• Perform preventative maintenance on various equipment.
• Assist in general building and grounds maintenance activities.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Judgement

Teamwork

Time Management

Analysis and problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Mechanical Certification

Trade or Technical school certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance software

Power and hand tools

PLC

CNC

Job description

The Maintenance Technician, will primarily be responsible for general maintenance and repair of welding equipment and machinery in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without reasonable accommodation.

Competencies

• Attention to Detail – Attends to details and pursues quality in the accomplishment of tasks, regardless of the volume of duties encountered.
• Commitment to Health and Safety – Works in compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation and established policies and procedures.
• Economical – Ensures work is completed in a way that is conscientious of company resources.
• Judgement – Ability to use sound reasoning when faced with various issues. Has the ability to make quick, effective decisions.
• Ownership – Takes pride in the work that is accomplished and understands the function of tasks within the larger picture of the organization. Ensures deadlines are met and work is completed properly.
• Professionalism – Demonstrates professional standards of conduct when governing interactions between individuals in a business environment.
• Resourceful – Responds to difficult situations or workplace requirements by using the available tools and information to support decisions and solutions.
• Teamwork – Works cooperatively and effectively with others to reach a common goal. Participates actively in group activities fostering a team environment.
• Time Management – Balances a myriad of tasks; prioritizes duties as needed.
• Technological skill – Proficient in Microsoft Office, Maintenance software, and computer skills to create reports, presentations, machine operation instruction, PM schedules, understand blueprints, and mechanical and electronic prints, proficient in hand tools, machines, fixtures and measurement.
• Analysis and problem-solving – Competent in analysis and problem-solving skills such as root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions and decision-making.

Job Duties

• Maintain welding equipment and related machinery including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic.
• Test, repair, calibrate and install electrical instruments and electrically operate measuring and recording devices.
• Repair buildings, machinery and equipment.
• Analyses, installs, maintains and repairs breakdowns of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Maintain records and work performed.
• Recommends necessary supplies and equipment for maintenance operations for a facility to the Manufacturing Engineer.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment such as cranes, welders, air pressure, tools, heating and cooling systems, etc… and troubleshoot.
• Ensures the preventative maintenance schedule for equipment is maintained and participates in discussions and planning to provide suggestions on capital expenditures relating to equipment necessary to improve operations at the plant.
• Prepares appropriate operating standards and/or maintenance procedures for all equipment and processes.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance equipment area.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of maintenance supplies.
• Establish and maintain communication with appropriate equipment vendors and suppliers.
• Assists where possible in general building and grounds maintenance activities
• Work as a welder/machine operator or as needed on the production floor during peak season.
• Keep accurate records of purchases and maintain tools, equipment and spare parts.
• Assist contract staff in the annual testing of the building fire alarm system.
• Perform related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of production equipment maintenance experience.
• Mechanical Certification
• Able to prioritize activities with pressing deadlines and to effectively time manage job requirements and demands.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge.
• Ability to understand blueprints, diagrams, and ladder logic programs.
• Experience with software interface tools / PLC, CNC.
• Proficient in using hand, power, shop and diagnostic tools.
• Trade or Technical school certification preferred.
• Able to read tape measure is a must (using imperial)
• Able to read and interpret blueprints
• Transferable CWB welding ticket is an asset

Work Conditions

• Available for overtime as required
• Frequent movement (lifting up to 60lbs), carrying, bending, turning and pulling)
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment as per company standards (safety glasses, gloves and steel-toed CSA certified boots)

Calhoun Super Structures is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants, however only those chosen for interview will be contacted.