Troubleshooting and Repair Technician

SKF Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF Group is seeking a Troubleshooting & Repair Technician in Calgary, AB to provide technical support and facilitate troubleshooting processes. The role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance production quality and efficiency, rooted in a culture focused on innovation and sustainability. Candidates should have a strong technical background, ideally with a diploma in Electronics or Mechanical discipline, coupled with problem-solving skills and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Robust vacation policy

Opportunity for flexibility and occasional remote work

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined contribution plan with matched contributions

Growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an Electronics/Electrical or Mechanical Technologist.
• 5+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality management principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to the manufacturing team in troubleshooting and repair.
• Work with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to report and resolve issues.
• Participate in improvement of procedures using lean methods.

Skills

Planning Skills

Detail Driven

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Assertiveness

Problem Solving

Goal Driven

Dynamic Thinking

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in Electronics or Mechanical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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About SKF

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

Troubleshooting & Repair Technician

Location: Calgary, AB

Salary Range: $60,000.00 to $71,000.00

About SKF

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.

Summary

To analyze product failures that have been placed into MRB, diagnose the issue, document and propose the repair. To provide a first point of contact to the production team for technical support and escalate obstacles or challenges as required.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshooting

• Provide daily support to manufacturing team in the troubleshooting, repair and solutions to the
  
  

products.

• Work with Manufacturing team, Supply Chain & Quality to maintain and report all quality
  
  

concerns, defects or process breakdowns and contribute to possible solutions.

• Work closely with Manufacturing team, Process Engineer & related engineering departments to
  
  

improve procedures, processes, and safety by identifying and utilizing lean methods to make

manufacturing process more efficient and effective (i.e. reducing waste, 1piece flow, 5s, lean

tools etc.).

• Perform Root Cause analysis & propose repair for production
• Organize & maintain the troubleshooting area at the 1034 Location
• Performing other duties within skill level may be required.
  
  

Customer Returns

• Troubleshooting of customer returns
• Creating Failure analysis’s
• Troubleshooting PCBA’s from warranty returns
• Perform Root Cause analysis
  
  

Safety

• Participate as a major contributor in driving a safety conscious culture within SKF.
• Educate and mentor new employees on safe work practices and observations
  
  

Training

• Mentor and train employees on processes, procedures, production tools etc.
  
  

Technical Support

• Provide technical production support to Engineering.
• Provide technical support to new employees.
• Participate in the improvement of work instructions creating improved safety.
  
  

Maintenance

• Maintenance Management - Ensure that Preventive and Corrective of Troubleshooting Equipment is being performed and scheduled correctly.
• Keeping Troubleshooting tools & equipment in good working order in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations &/or SKF’s requirements.
  
  

SKF CofC, EHS & QMS

• Perform all activities in compliance with the SKF Code of Conduct, the group's EHS policy and Quality Management System.
  
  

Requirements

Skills: Strong Planning Skills, Detail Driven, Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills, Leadership, Excellent Organizational Skills, Assertiveness, Problem Solving Skills, Goal driven, Dynamic thinker.

Education: Post-secondary diploma/degree in Electronics or Mechanical discipline

Experience: 3-5yrs experience as an Electronics/Electrical or Mechanical Technologist

Or 5+ yrs in a technical leadership role

Knowledge (technical/practical/managerial)-

• Knowledge of production methods, inputs, outputs, workflow, and industrial processes including safety, quality control and costs that have effects on the business.
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality management principles
• Proficient in Microsoft tools excel, outlook, word, power point etc.
• Manufacturing tools & principles (Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, Single Point Lesson, 5s, JIT, Takt time etc.)
• Diverse technical understanding of electronic, mechanical and mechatronics basics
  
  

What You’ll Love About SKF

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a robust vacation, statutory holidays as well as sick day policies!

Work/Life Balance. A possibility for flexibility and an opportunity for occasional remote work.

Health and Wellness Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. We have a comprehensive Benefits Package.

Invest in your Future. SKF offers a Defined contribution plan opportunity to have up to 6% contribution matched (on base salary).

Much more! Growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, life insurance, and with so many benefits to working for SKF, we could not name them all!

Reports to: Production Manager

Location: Calgary, AB

Job ID: 22160

SKF provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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