Maintenance Technician / Afternoon Shift

  • New Hamburg
  • Pestell Pet Products

General Accountability

The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Perform regular preventive maintenance (PM) on machines, equipment and plant facilities.as per our PM program and schedule.
  • Schedule Contractor services as required and assist in implementation of new equipment.
  • Maintain parts inventory by checking in / out parts on every transaction. Complete cycle counts &/or physical inventory as directed
  • Perform building, maintenance, and electrical repairs as required to maintain the assets at base condition
  • Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
  • Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
  • Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
  • Assist training & development of the production personnel to operate the equipment at base condition as well as complying with conditions of use
  • Assist in Rail Movement when required/Operate Rail King.

Working Conditions

  • Dusty, noisy factory environment
  • Extreme temperatures at times depending on weather conditions
  • Fast paced
  • Can be physically demanding at times
  • Required to work off shifts and weekends as needed

Qualifications

  • At least 2 years experience in a manufacturing maintenance role
  • Millwright or Electrician ticket is preferred
  • Ability to manually lift up to 55 lbs is required
  • Forklift experience is required

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Salary : $25.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits :

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Ability to Commute:

  • New Hamburg, ON N3A 2H1 (required)

Work Location: In person