Service Technician I

Vanderlande Manufacturing USA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Service Technician I to support a large automated warehouse in Canada. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely preventive maintenance and rapid troubleshooting of complex issues in high-tech material handling equipment.

Ideal candidates bring strong electro-mechanical skills, experience with automated systems, and the ability to read electrical diagrams. The role requires safety-minded, proactive problem-solving and durable communication across shifts,

Qualifications

• Electrical license required (Industrial Electrician or Red Seal Millwright)
• Experience with automated systems and electro-mechanical skills
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Proficient with hand tools and measuring instruments
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot non-routine problems in the material handling system
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical/electrical components
• Interpret engineering drawings and system layouts
• Communicate status to teams and stakeholders
• Attend callouts, alarms and monitor system from control room
• Replace spare parts and document maintenance activities

Skills

Electro-mechanical skills

Fault-finding

Reading electrical diagrams

Team player

Customer service oriented

Education

Electrical license / Red Seal

Tools

Electrical test instruments

Job description

Job Title

Service Technician I

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande is a global leader in logistics process automation, specializing in automated material handling systems for airports, warehouses, and parcel operations. Our innovative solutions help move millions of products and pieces of luggage around the world every day. With a strong focus on technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we are committed to delivering reliable solutions for our customers while providing meaningful career opportunities for our employees.

About the Role

Vanderlande has recently built a large advanced automated warehouse for one of the largest retailers in the world in Canada.

You will play a pivotal role in our support of this state-of-the-art warehouse. You will work closely with various teams to ensure efficient on-time preventive maintenance and swift troubleshooting when incidents arise.

The ideal candidate for this position has a strong understanding of warehouse operations, is comfortable with high-tech systems and automation, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

This role is crucial to our mission of providing the best service to our customer to make sure their business can thrive in Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Technician I will be relied upon for troubleshooting support for non-routine problems in the material handling system.
• Solving complex errors in an ACP (Auto Case Picking) system
• Responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical components such as: motors, motor-gearbox assemblies, rollers, bearings, shafts, sprockets
• Responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical control components such as; photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, encoders, variable frequency drives
• Communicate with various parties on the work performed and present status of specialty systems
• Interpret engineering drawings in reference to layout, location, and operation of the system
• Execution of preventive maintenance (both electrical and mechanical)
• Reporting of executed maintenance activities
• Analysis of system errors
• Replacements of machine spare parts
• Reporting of problems and maintenance activities that need attention
• Attending to call outs, faults, alarms, and warnings and monitor system from the Control Room
• Compliance with all Vanderlande programs, policies, and procedures
• Perform other duties / assignments that might be occasionally required by the management

Requirements

• Electrical License: Industrial Electrician Trade Certification or Certified Construction/Maintenance Electrician or "Red Seal" Industrial Millwright License is required
• Experience of supporting automated systems with a proficient level of electro- mechanical skills
• Electrical fault-finding and fault-rectification skills, including the replacement and configuration of field devices (inverters, sensors, scanners etc.)
• Mechanical fault-finding and fault-rectification skills (gearboxes / bearings / sprockets / drives etc.)
• Experience with electrical schematics / wiring diagrams
• Skilled in the use of standard electrical test instruments
• Relevant vocational and / or technical qualifications
• Valid Driver license

Preferred Qualifications

• Warehouse Operations experience
• Conveyor services or material handling services experience

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies)

• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical (motors, electrical circuits, SICK ATR systems, and other material handling equipment) and controls (Siemens) systems
• Ability to read diagrams, electrical drawings, operation manuals and manufacturers specifications
• Knowledge of use of hand tools, precision measuring and testing instruments
• Flexibility with time, able to shift priorities quickly based on staff and system needs
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Customer and service oriented
• Working knowledge of computers and equipment
• Ability to solve problems under pressure
• Pro-active attitude towards process improvement
• Working in a stressful environment

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full time position; 24/7 operation; this is a rotating shift position that includes both days and nights

Travel

This position requires no travel.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate (transmit, convey, receive) information. The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently (25% to 75%) required to climb, reach, sit, and access confined spaces that require kneeling, crawling, and other positions that require physical maneuvering. The employee is constantly (75% or more) required to move and lift objects (stacks of totes/ trays, tools, equipment, parts, etc.) of