Maintenance Technician

Jennmar-Canada; Quebec; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Jennmar-Canada is seeking an entry-level maintenance associate to perform inside/outside routine and preventive maintenance on buildings, grounds, machines, and equipment. You will assist with setup for production runs and installation/repair under standard operating and safety procedures.

Applicants should have basic mechanical knowledge, ability to read instructions, and a dependable, team-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required and valid driver's license.
• 1–2 years of maintenance-related experience preferred.
• Ability to read instructions and follow safety procedures.
• Basic math and measurement skills are required.
• Mechanical knowledge and trouble-shooting capability desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety evaluations of work areas before maintenance actions.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on buildings, grounds, machines, and equipment.
• Assist with setup for product runs and repair/install machinery.
• Calibrate and repair pneumatic systems as needed.
• Keep work areas clean and follow post-maintenance procedures.

Skills

Dependability

Reading instructions

Math skills (fractions/decimals)

Mechanical knowledge

Maintenance equipment familiarity

Basic computer skills

Team mindset

Education

High School / GED

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Cranes & forklifts

Milling machines

Lathes

Welding and cutting equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

This is an entry-level maintenance position where the employee possesses fundamental mechanical knowledge to perform inside/outside routine maintenance or preventative maintenance for building(s), grounds, machines, and equipment that includes setup and adjustments for production runs and installation/repair of machines and equipment following standard operating and safety procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School/ GED Required
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• ONE-to-Two Years of Maintenance-Related Experience Required
• Twenty-Four to Thirty-Six Months On-The-Job Training Required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dependability to be consistently at work on time with ability to work 40+ flexible schedule as required
• Ability to read and comprehend written instruction; follow verbal directives; follow general and maintenance-specific safety procedures and guidelines.
• Functional mathematical ability including knowledge of fractions and decimals to perform basic math calculations and measurement computing using tape measure and/or micrometers
• Functional mechanical knowledge with the ability to develop good fabricating and trouble-shooting skills including pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Working knowledge of operational functions for general maintenance equipment including cranes, forklifts, milling machines, lathes. Welding and cutting equipment, and hand/power tools
• Basic computer skills
• A "Team Member" mentality with a QA/Safety oriented mindset when performing maintenance duties or operational instruction

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct a safety evaluation of work area prior to performing maintenance actions
• Perform at a training-level capacity inside/outside, routine maintenance or preventive maintenance actions for building(s), grounds, machines, and equipment following standard operating and safety procedures. Maintenance actions include setup actions for product runs; troubleshooting, repairing, and installing machinery/equipment; calibrating and repairing pneumatic systems; inspection of belts, fluid levels, filters, bearings, seals, etc.; providing corrective actions as required.
• Perform at a training- level capacity inside/outside, minor/major emergency repairs as required for building(s), grounds, machines, and equipment following the standard operating and safety measures.
• Perform at a training-level capacity computerized control and monitoring of mechanical equipment
• Perform housekeeping actions adhering to post maintenance/repair procedures