Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

North Star Woodbridge (20 Can-Ar Gate, Woodbridge, ON L4H 5A2)

Shift/Hours: Monday- Friday 6:00AM-2:30PM *Shift flexibility required* (*Note- this role will likely only require 40- hr/week; additional hours/OT not typically available).

Starting Wage: To be determined, based on experience.

Who We Are

Since 1985 North Star has been an industry leader in manufacturing attractive and energy-efficient vinyl windows and patio doors. Whether building a new home or upgrading to today’s standards, North Star has an extensive range of quality, energy-efficient and full-featured windows that are not only beautiful, but offer exceptional value. We are committed to best- in-class manufacturing technology and ensure all our products consistently exceed industry standards. This is supported by a network of dealers with a reputation for providing quality workmanship and attentive customer service. For 36 years,
North Star has been manufacturing quality windows and doors, delivering great service and providing exceptional value.

North Star Windows & Doors is a growing company in the building products industry backed by Cornerstone Building Brands, providing us with stability and strength in the North American market. Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of vinyl windows in North America with brands you’ve come to know and trust. We have endless building product options from standard to specialty to customized to whatever you’re looking for. But it’s our service capabilities that sets us apart.

At North Star Windows & Doors, we strive to produce a continuous stream of market leading products and services. We are creative and seek to recognize, embrace and apply new ideas and commercialize them more quickly than our competitors.
We relentlessly seek to raise the bar on our products and services. We establish a reputation for innovation, quality and service that differentiates us from our competitors and enables us to tailor products and services to be the market leader.

Our building solutions are the cornerstone of the communities we serve. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Why Join Our Team

Our employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on our success while pursuing a wide range of opportunities to meet your personal aspirations for development and advancement within a stable, growing Canadian industry leader.

What You Can Expect from our Company

• You will be Part of a Winning Team
• You Can Capitalize on Your Opportunities and Make an Impact.
• You Will Be Well Rewarded for Your Contributions to our Success.
• You’ll work for a growing company with an excellent reputation in our sector for providing great products and customer service.
• Competitive and tangible rewards that provide fair compensation relative to expectations and effort including base earnings, benefits for you and your family, and contributions toward your retirement savings.
• Additional performance-based compensation depending on your role.
• Competitive vacation time and resources and support to help you manage your personal wellness.

What the Company Expects of our Team

• Bring yourself fully to work each day.
• Playing your role on the team so together we Win as One.
• Welcoming and Driving Change to support our continued evolution.
• Help drive the success of our Canadian Business through living our universal core values.
• Making an Impact to ensure our continued success.

North Star Woodbridge is seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team. You will be partnered with a team of Engineers and Manufacturing Staff to help support the daily activities associated with sustaining a thriving door manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, installing or dismantling machinery and equipment, as required to support company initiatives. In addition to repairing and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, this position may require diagnosing and solving electrical issues with plant equipment. This position is Straight Days; Monday-Friday, however, shift flexibility is required for the role, to meet production demand and important deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure work performed adheres to relevant safety regulations, codes and specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Answer breakdown calls, troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic problems with associated equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential problems and address them proactively.
• Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track work orders, inventory and maintenance history.
• Fabricate or modify parts as needed to ensure proper functioning of equipment.
• Collaborate with other team members to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics to determine work procedures.
• Working at heights- Skyjack, Boom Lift.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• All tools required will be supplied by North Star.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Must be safety conscious.

Work Conditions

• Flexibility in scheduling may be required to support production demand/important deadlines (i.e. available to work evenings and weekends, if required).
• Physical ability to lift 50lb.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to remain standing, crouching or bending for long periods of time.
• Safety equipment required (i.e., Steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses etc.).

Critical Skills

• A “ Jack of all Trades” type of individual.
• Extremely reliable, resourceful, and available to attend to equipment breakdowns and other urgent matters.
• Good written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Great attendance record.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Maintenance role, specifically working in manufacturing and/or construction industries.
• Experience must include troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical equipment.
• Experience and excellent understanding of CMMS work orders systems.
• Maintenance Connection program experience an asset, but not required.
• Fenestration industry experience a definite asset.
• Candidates with an Apprenticeship in this field are welcome to apply.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada, and able to pass a criminal background check.

North Star Windows is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Apply By E-mail: NorthStarEmployment@cornerstone-bb.com

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position. Please be advised that only those who will be moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Maintenance: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person