Maintenance Mechanic

Job Responsibilities:
The Maintenance position will maintain all equipment to required standards, be responsive to line calls, provide support for preventative and failure based maintenance as required by the needs of the plant.

Installs and maintains machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools and power tools.

Works within established safety standards and practices

Troubleshoots mechanical failures 

Repairs and rebuilds pumps

Maintains conveyors, auger systems, cables and packaging equipment.

Demonstrates a strong team member attitude while being able to work independently with minimal supervision. 

Recommends changes, modifications or up-grades of equipment to improve machine reliability and performance

Reads equipment drawings and documents 

Documents work, modifications to equipment etc.

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred 

VO Tech. or Millwright training is preferred 

The candidate must have a strong knowledge of the OHSA and other applicable safety standards. 

The candidate must be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within industrial maintenance. 

The candidate should have experience with pumps and pump alignments, conveyors, safe rigging practices, hydraulics, cutting, grinding, and welding.

Good communication skills, and able to work under time constraints. 

Applicant must have regular, prompt attendance.

Have the ability to climb stairs, perform some lifting, sit and stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, working with heights, bending, and kneeling.

Candidate must be able to work in all-weather conditions

Client requires the successful completion of a background check.

Education: High School