Senior Maintenance Technician

Description

• 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.
• Keep a positive mental attitude to induce a good teamwork environment.
• Utilize learned skillsets to impact any project, PM or task to constantly improve all aspect of required duties.
• Diagnose problems, plan and complete work required, identify repair parts
• 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
• Train other maintenance staff as required
• Understand, train, and maintain the adherence to all LOTO procedures.
• Always ensures a safe work environment exists for all employees, ensuring all EH&S and quality management procedures are followed at all times
• Stays busy keeping projects and list work ready to go when the opportunity arises.
• Support training needs of the department and provide expertise to apprentices and trainees.
• Work within 5S (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) methodology to maintain a clean and organized workplace.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be a self- motivated and self- driven independent worker
• Understand MRO forms and know how to procure parts needed
• Basic computer skills / knowledge of MS programs such as Excel, Word, PP, Etc
• Highly effective problem-solving skills.
• 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.
• Able to read/draw mechanical and electrical blueprints, ladder logic and schematics
• Must have a solid understanding of electrical principles and fundamentals
• 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.
• Follow NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery and NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Must be able to perform heavy lifting, pushing and pulling- approx. 50 plus pounds
• Operate effectively in a team environment and being willing to be heard and to listen at appropriate times.
• Competency in basic hydraulic and pneumatic, theory and troubleshooting
• Able to work overtime, off-shifts and weekends as required
• Highly knowledgeable in single and three phase electrical theory
• Must have strong interpersonal, communication, organization and time management skills
• Must have solid understanding of Preventative Maintenance Systems / CMMS
• Holds a Technical or Vocational certificate or 5+ years’ experience in electrical/mechanical trades
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance