POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for repairing and maintaining plant equipment, building structure and fixtures.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Repair and maintain plant equipment, physical structures and fixtures
2. Inspect machinery and equipment
3. Make machinery and building repairs and modifications
4. Read blueprints, drawing manuals or specifications
5. Operate and repair plant support equipment
6. Handle repairs and coordinate with contractors
7. Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs
8. Assist production and/or shipping when no other maintenance activities can be performed or when assistance is needed due to high demand or urgent jobs
9. Accurately complete daily records
10. Operate forklift
11. Carry out physical demands of the job
12. Meet all safety requirements and regulations
13. Ensure safe equipment operation
14. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
15. Ensure a clean and orderly work environment
16. Develop a flexible approach to a team environment
17. Follow company policies and procedures
18. Other work as assigned by supervisor
19. Assist in new employee training

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Troubleshooting & problem solving
• Product knowledge
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• WHMIS 
• Emergency response plan
• Physically capable of performing frequent and heavy lifting
• Forklift license/certificate
• Mechanical knowledge of various processes
• Millwright
• Electrical knowledge and skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Effective decision making
• Computer skills

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                                                             

• Grade 12 Education
• Experience operating a forklift & working in a production/manufacturing environment 
• 5 years maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment