Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe execution of a wide variety of maintenance tasks and will take ownership of specific systems or equipment within our production facility. They are a thorough professional who advocates for safety and quality, with a practical mind and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and responsibly by observing all health and safety guidelines.

This is a hardworking, hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves environment emphasizing a team-oriented and collaborative style. It will be key for the candidate to embrace change and see past obstacles with a focus on solutions in the context of a company undergoing rapid growth and ongoing functional integration.

• Execute Assigned Work Orders within a CMMS system in a timely manner and complete all relevant documentation to close.
• Must be flexible in any maintenance task in the facility and cross train with others in the team.
• Ensure safe work conditions and practices as outlined in the company Safety, Health & Environment policies.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the plant systems and equipment to operate in a safe, productive, and efficient manner.
• Help develop and improve standard operating practices and effective preventative maintenance plans for equipment and processes to ensure continued safe operation with reduced unplanned downtime.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to business alarms and notifications outside of regular business hours
• Coordinate work with external contractors and ensure work is completed effectively.
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues with operating equipment.
• Develop innovative solutions to overcome problems or improve systems
• Ensure facility adheres to safety and environmental rules.
• Implement facility improvement projects for more efficient energy demand.
• Conduct area inspections and audits.
• Work well in a team atmosphere to support the manufacturing site as a whole to achieve its goals.
• Support all areas of maintenance throughout the facility including preventative, corrective, and reliability approach.
• Keep tools and equipment in good working order while maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Support the Maintenance Manager with special requests and projects that may be outside of day-to-day responsibilities

• Must have over 3-years experience in either industrial Plumbing, HVAC or Industrial Building Maintenance.
• Preferably 3-5 years of experience in a food or pharmaceutical environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and safely
• Experience working with hand and power tools.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are needed to work effectively with all levels of employees and management
• Self-motivated, highly organized, great attention to detail, and strong record-keeping skills
• WHMIS certification is considered an asset
• Must have access to reliable transportation to work full-time hours as scheduled (40 hours per week)
• Has the ability to provide a criminal record check that is clear of any charges that could be related or have a direct correlation to the position or company

Reports to:

Maintenance Manager

Wage: starts at $26.50 per hour, will be determined based on experience.

Status:
Full-time, permanent position

Schedule:

regularly 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, on call as required, subject to change as per operational requirements

Benefits:
Full group benefits (health, dental, vision) coverage and corporate gym memberships after 3 months of employment

• Be able to complete duties with minimal supervision and comfortable working independently and safely
• Must be willing/able to work in a…