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At Sandvik, Ground Support division, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Some of the benefits of joining our team include:

• Work Boot reimbursement program
• A comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan
• Competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits
• Paid training and development opportunities

At Sandvik, Ground Support division, the Maintenance Lead is responsible for providing technical support andexpertisein Mechanical or Electrical maintenance. The Lead will maintain and improve components,equipmentor systems to improve or keep high reliability, overall equipmentvaluesand cost efficiency.

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• Performsmechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, minor electrical,pneumaticand hydraulic troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment,machinesand facilities
• Performsemergency / unscheduled repairs of production and packaging equipment
• Performsscheduled maintenance inspectionsand repairsof production and packaging equipment
• Ensure Maintenance software is kept up to date with PM/Reactive maintenance recorded accurately.
• Readsand interprets equipment manuals, engineering drawings, work orders, and other information sources, to perform required maintenance and servicing
• Responsible for knowing and following all Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA, Sandvik Mining and Site Safetyand Healthrules includingmaintaininga safe-work environment by enforcing a strict standard of housekeeping in the immediate and surrounding work areas utilizing 5S principles.
• Provide input and recommendations for equipmentpurchasesand replacement.
• Recognize unsafe acts andcorrectthe situation, making suggestions on creating a safe and healthy work environment.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Troubleshootspresses,furnaces,threaders.conveyors,sawsand automated production lines
• Useslathes, mills,weldersand grindersto aid in repairs and maintenance
• Worksclosely withProductionSupervisoron various projects and preventative maintenance
• Conformswith and abidesby all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions
• Completes otherduties asassigned to meet business needs.
• Planning for correct tools and parts required to perform tasks, according to all work
• Complete maintenance reports for internal and external stakeholders e.g., report and document on maintenance and/or repairs completed.
• Assign simple tasks to junior staff and guide them in their completion.

• Complies with Sandvik Mining safety policies and applicable government, customer or industry regulations or requirements.
• Responsibility to identify and report any unsafe work habits, workplace incidents and/or near misses. Perform risk assessments (“Take Five”) prior to each task.
• Maintains hand tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Maintains orderly work area and ensures housekeeping requirements are met.
• Attend Environmental, Health and Safety related trainings.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) assigned for each task.

• 2-3 years’ experience in an industrial environment.
• Solid hands-on experience with hydraulics,pneumatics, and automated systems.
• Responsible for knowing and following all Standard Operating Procedures, Occupational Health & Safety, and site rules includingmaintaininga safe work environment by enforcing strict standard of housekeeping in the immediate and surrounding work areas utilizing 5S principles.
• Responsible for familiarity with MSDS of the chemicals used in the manufacturing process
• Self-motivated, analytical, and accountable
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstratedpositive attitude and work ethic
• Abilityto understand and provide troubleshooting on all equipment.
• Continually strives for improvement
• Eagerness to learn and take on more responsibility
• Ability to completetasksin a timely mannerand seekmore opportunitiesOffersadditionalhelp whenrequired
• Willing and able to learn how tomaintainnew equipment
• Ability to workeffectivelyin a multifunctional self-managed work group

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Maintenance Lead, requisition# R0085386; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact commonHR.canada@sandvik.com for more information.