The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible to carry out maintenance and repairs on machines and equipment, and preventative maintenance and inspections on various machines including, compressors, hydraulics, and electrical equipment.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic or similar role. ( May also consider relevant education and training).
• Post secondary education in the industrial mechanical field is an asset.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license.
• Experience using electrical and manual tools (hoists, saws, drills, etc.)
• Ability to read blueprints, maintenance work orders, and repair manuals as necessary.
• Ability to take maintain and repair machines and equipment.
• Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanics
• Experience in lathe and milling, electrical, welding and plumbing are considered assets.
• Knowledge and experience with lifting equipment, such as cranes and hoists.
• Must possess basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, conversions of fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to be certified as a FORKLIFT OPERATOR and OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR.
• Must be available to work all shifts days, afternoons, midnights (Mandatory).
• Must be willing to work in other departments on a temporary basis as designated by the manager;

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. Conduct routine inspections, perform preventative maintenance, repair, troubleshoot, replace, install, and maintain :
• Machinery, belts and worn parts, grease, lubrication, component adjustment, and cleaning.
• Plumbing and ventilation equipment.
• Gauges, valves, and pressure regulators.
• Physical structures, including fixtures, fences, gates, and roofs.
• Electrical repairs / troubleshooting in accordance with codes, blueprints, and manuals.
• Power transmission and related components.
• Hydraulic systems, air compressors, vacuum pumps, and centrifugal pumps and high-pressure wash equipment.
• Follow all safety precautions (i.e lockouts) and procedures when carrying out work on equipment.
• Keep preventative maintenance schedule up to date.
• Log all up dates in the Preventative Maintenance HIPPO Log.
• Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintain and repair physical structures including fences, gates and roofs.
• Perform electrical repairs and troubleshooting in accordance with codes, blueprints, and manuals.
• Perform metal fabrication operations including layout, drilling, tapping, sawing, and grinding.
• Perform welding and flame cutting operations applicable to MIG, stick, oxy-acetylene, and plasma cutting.
• Ability to perform work at heights using scissor lift and articulated lift.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Oversee contractors with professional repairs when necessary.

SKILLS :

• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to achieve and maintain required productivity levels in a dynamic and challenging environment by effectively organizing, prioritizing, and executing tasks.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently without direct supervision.
• and consistently reach, bend, sit, stand and climb.
• Reliable, punctual, and positive team-player who is adaptable, open minded, enthusiastic, and takes initiative, and has strong organizational and time management skills.
• Previous knowledge and experience with 5S and Lean Manufacturing considered an asset.