Service Reliability Technician, Weld Equipment

Irving Shipbuilding; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Service Technician for Welding Equipment to ensure the operational efficiency and safety of welding systems across multiple sites. This role involves inspecting, servicing, and maintaining equipment, while applying problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Technology and experience in industrial maintenance. Join a dynamic team focused on quality and safety, where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and compliance. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Technology required.
• 1-3 years of industrial experience with equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance for welding equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions using diagrams and manuals.
• Prepare monitoring and analysis reports on equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Equipment maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Community College Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Technology

Certified Electrical Technician or Technologist

Tools

Computer software & office applications

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Service Technician, Welding Equipment operates across all three sites as primary support for inspecting, servicing, cleaning, troubleshooting, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on welding equipment. Technicians use problem-solving skills working with industrial equipment and technologies. The goal is to keep the equipment maintained and operational to ensure the safety of the employees, the quality of the product, and the efficiency of all welding equipment and systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead the implementation and execution of preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance for welding equipment and systems.
2. Problem solve through observation of electrical/mechanical devices in operation and removal of defective parts.
3. Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
4. Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions.
5. Work with the Inventory Control Team to ensure the availability of critical equipment and forecast spare part requirements.
6. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
7. Assist in anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies. Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish the job.
8. Identify opportunities for improved safety, efficiency, cost-saving, or regulatory gaps and develop strategies to support. Liaison with production teams as required to ensure equipment is performing and operating to meet production and regulatory compliance requirements.
9. Prepare regular monitoring and analysis reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Community College - Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Technology.
2. Certified Electrical Technician or Technologist.
3. Certification/Qualification to repair equipment and systems. Certification/Qualification can be via recognized institute and or Certification of training from Manufacturer via Employer.
4. 1-3 years general industrial experience combined with knowledge of equipment reliability, setup techniques for equipment and systems.
5. Demonstrated experience in analyzing equipment and systems to calibrate, service, troubleshoot, and install.
6. Proficient with computer software & office applications.
7. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and gas schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals as required for the area of responsibility.