Mill Maintenance Technician

Usg; Little Narrows; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid vacation after 1 year

Extended health care

Dental care

Disability coverage

Job summary

CGC Inc. is seeking a Mill Maintenance Technician for our quarry operation in Little Narrows, Nova Scotia. This is a permanent, full-time role reporting to the Mill General Foreman and requires adaptability to shift work and varied hours.

The successful candidate will perform preventative maintenance, audits, and plant equipment operations while using digital tools and applying general maintenance skills. A trades background is preferred and pre-employment screening applies.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills with maintenance program experience.
• Availability of basic tools and knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, welding and fabrication.
• Experience with maintenance software or digital platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative and predictive maintenance on equipment and keep records.
• Perform audits and inspections of plant areas as required.
• Operate plant mobile equipment and assist with yard maintenance and snow removal.
• Troubleshoot equipment, implement corrective action and repairs.
• Support facility management tasks including basic carpentry, welding and fabrication.
• Participate in safety, diversity and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Digital tools

General maintenance

Education

Trades certification

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

CGC Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of gypsum wallboard products, interior finishing material and suspended acoustical ceilings. With locations around the world, CGC and USG have the resources, plants, products, and people to build walls, ceilings, and careers.

CGC Inc. is currently recruiting a Mill Maintenance Technician for our quarry operation in Little Narrows, Nova Scotia! This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Mill General Foreman. The Mill Maintenance Technician will be versed in preventative maintenance programs with proficiency in digital tools and a wide range of general maintenance skills. Hours of work may vary and be irregular with shift work required from time to time based on business needs.

As Mill Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Conduct planned preventative & predictive maintenance on various equipment and keep accurate maintenance records
• Perform audits and inspections in all areas of the plant as required
• Operate plant mobile equipment including snow removal and yard maintenance equipment
• Troubleshoot various plant mechanical equipment, recommending and implementing corrective action and repairs
• General knowledge of facility management requirements, including plumbing, general carpentry, welding and fabrication
• Actively support company values and initiatives around diversity & inclusion, continuous improvement, training & development, etc.
• Training will be provided to operate the ship loader and general Mill production duties as needed.
• Shiftwork may be required to meet business requirements.
• Understand that safety is not just a priority, it is what we do.

What you bring:

• Skilled trades certification is an asset, but equivalent experience and technical expertise may be considered
• Proven mechanical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills required with experience following preventative maintenance programs
• Availability of basic tools with knowledge of general plumbing, carpentry, welding and fabrication
• Experience in crushing / milling and ship loading procedures are nice to have but not required
• Proficient in the use of digital tools and platforms ie. Maintenance and manufacturing software
• Ability to evaluate performance and leverage tools to retain, engage and develop team members
• A track record of great work performance, attendance, and safety behaviors.

The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment fitness-for-duty screening.

What We Offer

CGC offers competitive base salaries and cash incentive awards, comprehensive benefits, and financial protection for employees and their families. Our Employee Group Benefits Plan (extended health care and dental care) begins on your first day of work!

• 4 weeks of paid vacation after 1 year of service
• Extended health care (including prescription drugs, vision, and paramedical professional services)
• Dental care (includes both preventative care and major dental work)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage