What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Woodbridge?
Legal Entity: Woodbridge Chattanooga Formed Plastics L.P.
Requisition ID: 1686
Woodbridge is a privately-owned company offering innovative material technologies for applications in automotive, commercial, recreational, packaging, healthcare and building products. In addition to manufacturing operations, the company also offers a full array of services including: chemical research and development, product and process engineering, tooling, technical support and accredited laboratory testing. Woodbridge operates more than 50 facilities across 10 countries—employing over 7,500 teammates and serving more than 600 customers worldwide.
Job Description
As an active member of the Maintenance Team, duties will be defined by the expectations of the Production Schedule. Repairs and maintains machinery, plumbing, physical structures and fixtures of all aspects of the operation performing any combination of the following duties:
All benefits are effective immediately upon commencement of employment.
Life Insurance
Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider employment applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. Please let us know if you require any special needs requirements. We will do our best to accommodate in accordance with local legislation.
Requisition ID: 1686
Woodbridge is a privately-owned company offering innovative material technologies for applications in automotive, commercial, recreational, packaging, healthcare and building products. In addition to manufacturing operations, the company also offers a full array of services including: chemical research and development, product and process engineering, tooling, technical support and accredited laboratory testing. Woodbridge operates more than 50 facilities across 10 countries—employing over 7,500 teammates and serving more than 600 customers worldwide.
Job Description
As an active member of the Maintenance Team, duties will be defined by the expectations of the Production Schedule. Repairs and maintains machinery, plumbing, physical structures and fixtures of all aspects of the operation performing any combination of the following duties:
- Inspects machinery and equipment for defects.
- Repairs machines or equipment, dismantling as necessary to gain access to defective parts.
- Reassembles machinery making the necessary adjustments to ensure efficient or proper operation.
- Removes, installs, makes modification to machinery or equipment as required.
- Uses blueprints, drawings, manuals or other specifications to perform the required job.
- Operate and repair plant support machinery, boilers, softener, compressors etc.
- Test fuses and have some experience in welding, soldering and brazing and shop machines.
- Handle major repairs and liaison with contractors as required.
- Develop and implement preventative/ predictive maintenance on all machinery and equipment.
- Maintain a safe and tidy work environment with regular housekeeping and use of PPE
- Actively participate in training of apprentices and co-workers in gaining new skills
- Actively participate in Continuous Improvement Program.
- Participation in the 5S program
- All other related duties as assigned.
- HS diploma or equivalent
- 3 to 5 years industrial manufacturing experience
- Good basic mechanical knowledge and application of compressed air, hydraulics and pneumatics, basic electrical, welding, pumps and preventative maintenance.
- Good understanding of the demands of production and knowledge of EPP processing
- Knowledge and application of Kurtz and Teubert steam chest molding machines
- Able to troubleshoot and problem solve effectively
- Able to read and interpret technical drawings
- Must be Team Player and able to work with minimal supervision
- Must have own tools (as defined by the Company)
- Must meet the physical requirements of the job
- Good communications skills
- Above average welding skills an asset
- Certification for operating Lift Trucks and Aerial Lift equipment in a safe manner & able to pass medical evaluation based on provincial standard.
- Able to work off shifts and overtime as required
- Please note that this position is located at the Woodbridge Chattanooga Formed Plastics facility located at 51 Lost Mound Drive, Unit 115, Chattanooga, TN 37406.
- Shift hours are 10:45pm - 7:15am with a 7:00pm Sunday start.
- Schedule hours may be altered as required. Ability to work overtime or irregular hours to include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays as requested, is required.
- Production, management and customer needs may also necessitate a reduced (less than 40 hour) work week.
All benefits are effective immediately upon commencement of employment.
Life Insurance
- Includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Up to 26 weeks of STD covered paid at 60% of Base Salary.
- Pro-rated during the 1st six months of employment on length of service.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- 2 plans available (Traditional PPO & Consumer’s Choice with Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Vision benefits are included in the medical plan.
- Cigna Dental.
- Up to $ 3,000 per year for pre-approved course.
- Woodbridge also provides a 100% match on the first 3.5% of earnings that the employee contributes.
- The employee is vested after 2 years of vesting.
Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider employment applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. Please let us know if you require any special needs requirements. We will do our best to accommodate in accordance with local legislation.
Salary : $3,000
