Senior Maintenance Technician

Latham, The Pool Company

The Role

Overview

Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve plant equipment while leading preventive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

  • 5s
  • diagnostics
  • preventive maintenance
  • equipment installation
  • loto
  • breakdown repair

Tasks

-Work within 5S (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) methodology to maintain a clean and organized workplace. -Diagnose problems, plan and complete work required, identify repair parts -Always ensures a safe work environment exists for all employees, ensuring all EH&S and quality management procedures are followed at all times -Train other maintenance staff as required -Support training needs of the department and provide expertise to apprentices and trainees. -Carry out the diagnostics of fault codes and the maintenance and repair of all types of facilities and production equipment in a safe, timely and professional manner returning equipment to operational service -Stays busy keeping projects and list work ready to go when the opportunity arises. -Keep a positive mental attitude to induce a good teamwork environment. -Perform the movement, installation, repositioning of machines and equipment per plant engineer specs. Help the plant Maintenance Manager and plant engineer with equipment decision on a need base. -Utilize learned skillsets to impact any project, PM or task to constantly improve all aspect of required duties. -Understand, train, and maintain the adherence to all LOTO procedures. -Complete Preventative Maintenance tasks assigned to keep equipment up and running. This could include writing new PM’s, adding to existing PM’s, Increasing or decreasing frequencies using the senior techs skills as to the appropriate timelines. -Respond to machine breakdowns swiftly and identify the best practice in bringing the equipment up as quickly and safely as possible. Identify the root cause of issues and problem solve plant issues to keep the plant and production running.

Requirements

  • plc
  • cmms
  • technical certificate
  • electrical theory
  • blueprint reading
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Competency in basic hydraulic and pneumatic, theory and troubleshooting -Must have knowledge of the following: components, devices and equipment used in industrial equipment applications and the related electronics including AC and DC motors, motor controls, electronic drives, PLC, instrumentation, and sensors etc. -Must have a solid understanding of electrical principles and fundamentals -Understand MRO forms and know how to procure parts needed -Highly effective problem-solving skills. -Must have strong interpersonal, communication, organization and time management skills -Must be able to perform heavy lifting, pushing and pulling- approx. 50 plus pounds -Must be a self- motivated and self- driven independent worker -Highly knowledgeable in single and three phase electrical theory -Must have solid understanding of Preventative Maintenance Systems / CMMS -Follow NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery and NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace -Holds a Technical or Vocational certificate or 5+ years’ experience in electrical/mechanical trades -Strong mechanical aptitude -Able to work overtime, off-shifts and weekends as required -Able to read/draw mechanical and electrical blueprints, ladder logic and schematics -Always works safely following LOTO and all EH&S guidelines and rules. -Strong ability to troubleshoot train and repair equipment and system problems - both routine and complex to determine root cause -Flexibility and ability to multitask working on different projects and priorities throughout a day keeping a pleasant demeanor during stressful and demanding times. -Operate effectively in a team environment and being willing to be heard and to listen at appropriate times. -Basic computer skills / knowledge of MS programs such as Excel, Word, PP, Etc

Benefits

-Life/ADD Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability insurance with buy up options -Paid Time Off – 3 to 5 weeks per year with weekly accruals starting day one -Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development. -Medical, dental, and vision insurance -401(K) with 50% company match up to 6% -Comprehensive benefits for you and your family. -HSA and FSA plans available -Holidays - 11 Paid, eligible on day one

The Company

About Latham, The Pool Company

-Designs and manufactures high-quality fiberglass swimming pools, liners, and pool accessories. -Known for delivering durable, stylish pool solutions for both residential and commercial markets. -Serves homeowners, builders, and pool contractors, providing everything needed to create luxurious outdoor living spaces. -Employs advanced pool manufacturing technology to create energy-efficient and low-maintenance pools. -Product lineup includes custom pool designs, industry-leading pool liners, and scalable equipment for any project size. -Offers a global reach through a vast network of dealers across North America. -Prides itself on innovative designs and superior craftsmanship, creating pools that last for generations.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial