Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic

This role is accountable for the efficient operation of all the equipment and instrumentation throughout the facility, both inside and outside the building. This position is also responsible for the successful utilization of the Computerized Maintenance Management System. This position accomplishes the organizational objectives by ensuring that all equipment and instrumentation is operating at optimal levels.

Additional Information

Weekly Rotating Shifts: Day: 7:00am to 3:30pm; Afternoon: 2:30pm to 11:00pm; Midnight: 11:00pm to 7:30 am

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.  

Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and vendors. 

• Advocate and practice the principles of the SMART safety program
• Participate in safety committee meetings and activities
• Operate a forklift truck to gather, storage, and deliver materials
• Participate in and utilize continuous improvement tools and teams where applicable: i.e., Lean, PM program, 5 S’s, etc.
• Participate in housekeeping activities that are indicative of a safe and clutter free work environment
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System for accessing maintenance operating procedures, Preventive Maintenance tasks, management of the Mechanical Storeroom and operating the Work Order system
• Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures for equipment & Maintenance tasks; regularly use these documents to ensure safe and efficient maintenance work
• Assist in the capture and upkeep of accurate equipment information in the Computerize Maintenance Management System database
• Participate in the initial installation & upkeep of equipment and piping labels as required by plant policy
• Understanding of basic electrical and pneumatic
• Develop personal skills through ongoing training both at the plant and through outside training classes
• Support the implementation and maintenance of effective Preventative Maintenance program
• Perform required Preventative Maintenance tasks including data logging, calibrations, inspections, fluid testing & changes, replacement of wear parts, equipment rebuilds etc.  
• Follow the daily work schedule & project schedule as developed by the Maintenance Manager
• Work with Engineering Manager on maintaining or exceeding site reliability excellence metrics
• Work with site team and contractors on executing projects
• Make timely reporting & documentation of equipment breakdowns or mis-operation; provide troubleshooting to minimize downtime of plant equipment
• Record information required for work order closure time-spent on task, details on the work performed, additional work required and the parts that were used
• Assist in the cleanliness, labeling and upkeep in the mechanical storeroom to provide high spare parts availability and accurate inventory counts  
• Maintain equipment and assist in development of operating procedures that comply with OSHA, EPA and Provincial and local agencies to ensure worker safety and limit company liabilities
• Be active in the Emergency Response Team; be a leader in safety, quality and environmental activities
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment, as required and follow all Safe Work Practice elements (Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Hot Work, Confined Space, Line Break, Controlled Access etc.)

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment
• Must have at least one (1) year of work experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have at least two (2) years of work experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
• Have an industrial, electrical, and/or welding certification or license
• Have at least one (1) year of maintenance experience applying electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts
• Have at least one (1) year of formal training and/or work experience implementing Programmable Logic Controls ("PLC")