Maintenance Technician

Our client, a leading CPG manufacturing company is looking for maintenance technicians to join their growing team in Markham location. 

Location: Markham, ON

Shift time: All three shifts available (morning/afternoon/night)

Salary: Competitive salary, temp to perm role. 

Job Summary: Provide technical guidance, training and coaching to Set-up Mechanics, Line Technicians, Cleaners, Operators, etc. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, set-up and operate manufacturing, processing and plant support equipment. Establish and complete PM’s as required. Support other areas of the business across the Canadian Operations as required / assigned.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Leadership

• Identify training requirements, help develop training matrices and conduct training/coaching sessions for Maintenance Technicians, Operators and other staff
• Coordinate with the Technical Supervisor to assist in assigning technical resources and establishing priorities based on operational and business needs
• Performs other duties as assigned and required

2. Machinery / Repair / Equipment Maintenance

• Performs repairs on: production-filling equipment, packaging equipment, compounding equipment, material handling equipment, conveyors, case sealers, kettles and process equipment
• Has a good working knowledge of compressors, boilers and sprinkler systems
• Machines using lathes, drill presses, band saws and other shop machines or tooling
• Interface with all packaging, process and support equipment within the site
• Address equipment failure modes through breakdown analysis, etc.
• Assist with resolving failure modes of plant support equipment i.e. compressors, heat exchangers, dust collectors, vacuum systems, etc.
• Identify and recommend for purchase replacement equipment components through interfacing with technical personnel from external contractors/suppliers

3. Equipment Set-up and Operability

• Perform and assist Line Technicians with set-ups / equipment changeovers for filling, assembly and process equipment including (but not limited to): fillers, cartoners, over-wrappers, case packers, labelers, lasers, ink jet coders, kettles, mixers, pumps, etc.
• In-depth troubleshooting of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• In-depth troubleshooting of drive-mechanisms, including, but not limited to, motors, gearboxes, pulleys and bearings
• General troubleshooting of PLC/HMI, Photo sensors, Vision Systems, Thermal Printers
• General electrical troubleshooting as authorized.

4. Continuous Improvement

• Lead, actively participate and support facility and corporate Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Participate, support & improve the Site PM/CMMS program
• Conceptualize and implement design upgrades to outmoded devises and systems in an effort to increase efficiencies
• Aid in the installation of new equipment.
• Review new equipment purchase specifications.  Provide feedback with regards to equipment design and operability.
• Participate, as required, in Factory Acceptance Tests, commissioning and start-up of new equipment installations
• Assist, as required, in new equipment validations within GMP, OTC and EH&S guidelines
• Support the New Product Launch process as required

5. Health, Safety and Quality

• Proactively identify, report and resolve safety concerns
• Observe and conform to all corporate EH&S and GMP/OTC guidelines and procedures
• Adhere to all established safety programs, i.e. Lock-out Tag-out, Electrical Safety, etc.
• Actively participate in applicable Risk Assessment’s, Pre-start Health and Safety Review’s (PSR’s) and hazard assessments as required.
• Actively participate in Near Miss and BBS Observation activities.

6. Housekeeping

• Maintain clean work environment on the production floor and within the maintenance shop.
• Actively participate and support the Canadian Operations 5S Program
• Additional requirements:
• Good understanding of basic mechanical principles
• Ability to apply mechanical knowledge to process equipment to obtain efficient performance
• Strong working knowledge of PLC’s, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems, strong mechanical aptitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• English language proficiency; ability to resolve issues in a tactful and diplomatic manner, communicate expectations and outline maintenance requirements
• Able to read technical drawings and technical specifications and has a good knowledge of automated/computerized machinery

How to Apply:

Please send your resume to careers@gc-employment.com with the subject of "Maintenance Technician_Markham", thank you.

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