Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing equipment and building systems operate at peak efficiency. They troubleshoot and repair equipment to keep production running safely and producing quality product at target speed. Using their knowledge and experience, they provide insight to improve equipment to deliver better performance. This is a 40-hour a week position; weekend work may be required Duties and Responsibilities * Respond quickly to repair equipment and components to minimize downtime * Work closely with Production Supervision, Process Engineering and management to determine priorities and courses of action to improve uptime, product quality and employee safety * Plan and perform maintenance activities for shutdowns * Participate in the improvement of our preventative maintenance system * Assist in the implementation of new PM procedures and use it to control and record maintenance activities * Perform PM activities on a timely basis and keep records of the activity and the components used * Help maintain an adequate inventory of spare parts * Keep all tools and machine shop equipment in workable condition * At all times work in a manner that maintains the safety of themselves and others * Maintain safety guards on equipment * Work extra hours as required to keep production equipment running * Additional duties as required * Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Qualifications * Strong ability to troubleshoot and problem solve equipment issues * Ability to plan, organize, multi-task, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment * Able to work independently and as part of a team * High Initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, accountability and reliability * Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with teammates, customers and suppliers * Strong work ethic Education and Experience * 3+ years’ experience in a maintenance technician role * Technical knowledge of motors, conveyors, pumps, valves, pneumatic systems, automated manufacturing equipment, feedback systems * Knowledge safeguarding and safety procedures * Understanding of PLC’s and automated equipment considered an asset * Skilled Trade Certification considered an asset * Ability to read CAD drawings considered an asset * Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams considered and asset Job requirements: * Ability to read, write, and speak English. * Must have own means of transportation to and from work. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. * Required to stand, walk, and use hands to fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl. * Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. * Capable of wearing a respirator and other applicable safety equipment, as required Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. * Manufacturing setting * The temperature will vary from hot to cold, depending on the weather and location * Must be able to adapt to the noise level of a manufacturing setting, which is usually moderate to heavy * Hands-on engagement with employees, leaders, and internal teams Profile Products/Sunterra Horticulture (Canada), Inc./ Quick Plug Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. We comply with all applicable human rights, employment equity, and provincial accessibility legislations. Should you require accommodation at any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact Olivia McCool at [email protected]. All requests are handled confidentially.

The Maintenance Technician ensures manufacturing equipment and building systems operate at peak efficiency through troubleshooting and repair. They are responsible for performing preventative maintenance, minimizing downtime, and improving equipment performance.

Candidates need 3+ years of experience in maintenance with technical knowledge of motors, conveyors, and pneumatic systems. Ability to read schematics and CAD drawings is considered an asset, along with a skilled trade certification.

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• Troubleshooting
• Preventative Maintenance
• PLC Knowledge
• CAD Drawing Reading
• Schematics Reading
• Pneumatic Systems
• Equipment Repair
• Problem Solving
• Multi-tasking
• Safety Guard Maintenance
• Inventory Management
• Technical Knowledge of Motors
• Technical Knowledge of Conveyors
• Technical Knowledge of Pumps
• Technical Knowledge of Valves
• Feedback Systems

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Engineering

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

3+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine