In conjunction with the rest of the Maintenance Department Team, the Maintenance Mechanic’s role is crucial for ensuring the Company’s equipment runs properly without causing any downtime during production hours.
Accountabilities / Direct
- Responsible for troubleshooting, fixing mechanical problems and setting up of equipment in an efficient manner.
- Performs major and minor adjustments to equipment in a reasonable timeframe.
- Performs all maintenance on plant equipment in a safe manner and ensures equipment and machines are clean and in good working order while following strict GMP guidelines.
- Completion and submission of appropriate paperwork and work orders.
- Maintains a variety of mechanical equipment both corrective and preventative maintenance.
- Performs equipment / system improvements as well as researches and tests new equipment.
- Completes the necessary maintenance records and ensures all related information is available.
- Report all incidents, accidents and near misses by filling out proper reports relating to all employees, contractors, visitors and Company property.
- Works in compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other relevant governmental legislation
- Complete all other duties as instructed and assigned by Manager.
Required Skills / Experience & Abilities
- A minimum of 3 years working experience with mechanical, electrical (optional); including set-up, adjustments and troubleshooting
- A good understanding of the mechanical and electrical components of equipment used in the plant and packaging departments (i.e. conveyor belts, vacuum pack machines, motors and gear boxes etc.)
- Knowledge of shop tools (i.e. grinders, welding etc.).
- Flexible availability to accommodate production needs.
- Able to efficiently make decisions and resolve problems
- Must be highly organized and flexible to changing priorities
- Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent work safety record on the technical side