Maintenance Technician

Manufacturing plant located in Gimli, MB is seeking a FT experienced Maintenance Technician to lead the Maintenance department. Pay is commensurate upon experience. Company-sponosored benefit program(s), medical & dental, vacation and holiday benefits are included with this position. We promote a safe, healthy work-life balance in a very diverse work culture. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to become a member of a rapidly expanding company with unlimited growth potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

• Maintain and perform repairs throughout plant

• Perform maintenance and repairs on a diverse range of equipment to ensure optimum operating conditions and uptime across all related crafts
• Perform PLC maintenance issues
• Effectively utilize PM software and work order queue to perform schedule maintenance repairs.
• Participates in the planning, installation, modification, maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, power-distribution systems, instrumentation, production equipment, facilities and related electronic controls and devices.
• Maintain all plant facility equipment, emergency lighting, fire protection and utilities.
• Assist with product and tooling changeovers, start up and shut-down procedures.
• Ensure availability of replacement parts for key manufacturing equipment to minimize unnecessary machine downtime
• Effectively troubleshoot issues and efficiently make repairs
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, maintenance manuals and manufacturing specifications
• Cut, form, thread, fit and install piping for air, water, steam, oil nitrogen, gas, and other lines
• Prepare and weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions with multiple technologies
• Use gas torches or other equipment to cut structural stock for fabrication
• Ensure all equipment and tools are stored and maintained properly to avoid interruption of production and to minimize unnecessary downtime.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable
• Setup, initiate and maintain all robotics.
• Operate lift trucks and cranes properly and advise of any defective parts or equipment..
• Maintain constant communication with maintenance team and management. Assist team as needed.
• Coordinate with outside contractors on equipment repairs
• Provide input and ensure completion of plant projects and goals, as set forth by Management
• Support daily production goals, as they apply to maintenance/repair needs.
• Assist with manufacturing processes including equipment layout, workflow, assembly methods, and workflow utilization.
• Maintain compliance
  • Abide by safe work standards including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), NFPA 70E (Arc flash) and all company safety practices and OSHA regulations
  • Maintain clear maintenance related records
  • Support plant safety initiative maintain safety protocols throughout production area.
  • Participate in all departmental meetings and daily plant walks, as needed.
  • Contribute to ongoing plant improvements, as needed.
  • Abide by all corporate and plant company policies and initiatives.
  • Work with Quality Team to assist with ISO and IATF standards and audits.
  • Maintain clean work areas, practice good housekeeping and support plant-wide 5S initiative
  • Adhere to the company attendance policy

• OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required qualifications:

Qualified candidate must have:

• A minimum of 10 years total experience in a maintenance position in industry
• Knowledgeable with the ability to perform maintenance and troubleshoot in the following areas, blueprint reading, welding and cutting structural fabrications using tig, mig and arc, electrical and basic electronic components, hydraulics, pneumatics theory, principals, schematics and basic mechanical physics of machines.
• A strong knowledge of overall production process.
• Excellent work safety etiquette
• Working knowledge of maintenance principles and methods
• Strong technical knowledge and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and team skills
• Basic computer skills
• Familiar with OSHA/Safety Standards

Preferred qualifications:

Optimal candidate will have:

• Advanced training in maintenance-related field
• More than 10 years total experience in a maintenance position in industry
• Electrical training/experience
• Facilities maintenance experience