Maintenance Technician - 6 Month Temp.

NFI Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Carfair Composites, a subsidiary of NFI Group, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a 6-month temporary assignment in Winnipeg, MB. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, repairs, and building-related PMs to keep operations running smoothly.

You will maintain equipment, log work orders, read blueprints, and collaborate with supervision to prioritize tasks. A high school diploma and 1–2 years in manufacturing are required, with certification as an asset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical qualifications preferred.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Industrial Mechanic Certification is an asset.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance for buildings and equipment.
• Maintain logs and update the Maintenance Management System.
• Operate and service hand/power tools safely.
• Read manuals, blueprints, diagrams to determine procedures.
• Ensure 5S standards and maintain clean work areas.
• Coordinate with supervisors to schedule maintenance.

Skills

People skills

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Blueprint interpretation

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Industrial Mechanic Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Maintenance Technician - 6 Months Temp

Winnipeg, MB

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM

Carfair Composites® is a leader in fiber-reinforced plastic design and composite technologies. Carfair Composites is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, operating in five manufacturing and distribution centers across North America, including Winnipeg, MB, St. Cloud, MN, and Anniston, AL, Wausaukee, WI, and Gillett, WI. As a comprehensive manufacturer of engineered composite products, Carfair Composites supplies quality fiberglass components to the original equipment manufacturers operating in agriculture, automotive, construction, transportation, commercial, food processing, and medical industries.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing general preventative maintenance, repairs on facility equipment and property structures. In addition, this position is also responsible for performing all building-related PM’s, grounds maintenance and work related to equipment preventative maintenance. This position requires a high standard of quality in meeting our customer expectations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Perform preventative maintenance for all Carfair buildings, equipment, and maintenance shop equipment.
• Perform booth cleaning, equipment cleaning, dust cleaning, and or any additional cleaning.
• Maintains the work order log and updates the Maintenance Management System.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Cleans, lubricates, and performs other routine maintenance on equipment, machinery, and hand/power tools.
• Monitors the use of and inventories of maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Operate hand tools, power tools for equipment/machinery assembly and repairs.
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks, and forklift to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up, and repair of machinery.
• Operate forklift, scissor lift, boom lift, and bobcat as required to perform the duties safely and in timely manner.
• Read manuals, blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Makes recommendations for improving plant operations and efficiency.
• Communicates directly with supervisors and operations departments to coordinate maintenance work
• Keep the work area and equipment clean and organized as required by the 5S standards.
• General plumbing maintenance and repairs.
• Routine checks and preventative maintenance on Air-Makeup and Exhaust equipment (if required)
• Perform general maintenance and maintain maintenance records on all equipment and vehicles (if required)
• Follow health and safety policies and procedures.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Industrial Mechanic Certification will be considered an asset.
• Maintenance experience will be considered an asset
• Should have good people skills.
• Should have good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask
• Experienced with Microsoft office suit
• Must have elementary mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge on how to interpret blueprints.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

Carfair is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.