Job Description
Summary of Position
A Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairing production equipment as required, while working with the senior members of the team to complete electrical and mechanical projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform preventative / predictive maintenance to all production equipment as required.
- Work side-by-side with experienced technician during equipment repair and learn smart / safe work practices.
- Complete small electrical and mechanical projects based on direction given from Team Lead / Supervisor
- Demonstrate safe work practices and follow company safety policies, procedures, and regulations at all times.
- Ensure compliance of all Company policies
- Maintain personal compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and recommend measures to improve health and safety.
- Work within a team environment and interact with all areas of production effectively.
- Repair and replace electrical / hydraulic / pneumatic and electronic components such as motors, contractors, relays, timers, types of switches, PLCs, light curtains, motor controls and valves under direction of Team Lead / Supervisor
- Recognize and diagnose faults on electrical equipment or systems, which may involve complex interlocking, interrelated circuits, integrated systems and complex sequencing.
- Examine, install, replace and repair electronic wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
- Maintain production equipment to maximize operating performance and assist with maintaining electrical spare parts’ inventory levels.
- Perform repairs on equipment to restore them to proper and safe work conditions under direction of Team Lead / Supervisor
- Perform installation, set up, modification and relocation of equipment to accommodate or improve production requirements.
- Read electrical and electronic schematics / diagrams, basic hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
- Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance
- Ensure production schedule is not jeopardized due to machine breakdown, or unsafe operating conditions and inform Team Lead / Supervisor about changes in electric circuits and update original diagrams.
- Always follow LOCK OUT / TAG OUT procedure on unsafe machines / machines being serviced.
- Adhere to work orders, preventive / predictive maintenance systems by filling in required forms,
Qualifications
Skills
- Troubleshooting experience with electrical & mechanical equipment, PLC systems, Robots, AC drives, DC drives, servo drives, motion control, HMI interface, motor controls, safety sensors, and relays
- Able to read wiring diagrams, electrical / mechanical / pneumatic / hydraulic schematics and ladder / function block logic
- Theoretical knowledge of industrial PCs and PLCs (Siemens Step 7, Beckhoff TwinCat, etc.) and electric circuitry consisting of contractors, relays, main voltage / control voltage, limit switches and proximity sensors
- Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Systems (CMMS) an asset
Traits
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional team members
- Mechanical aptitude / interest
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Team-oriented
- High degree of attention to detail, precision and follow through
- Willing and able to work rotating shift
- Be able to conceive and manage small projects
Education and / or Experience
Minimum 2 year of experience with strong problem-solving skills
Preferred :
- At least 2 year of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing / industrial environment with multiple priorities
- A certificate from technical trade school, Military experience in lieu of or related subject
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Market Wages
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee PV Panel Purchase Program
7 days ago