NATURE & SCOPE OF POSITION
Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor, the primary responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician Lead Hand is to ensure continuous operation of machinery and equipment for the smooth functioning of crew activities while providing guidance and support to maintenance technicians.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITY
- Maintenance Technician:
- Setup and oversee the operation of all equipment as required, in a productive and safe manner throughout the shift.
- Setup machine(s) when changing to a new product.
- Perform any major machine set-ups in the clean rooms or the extrusion room as required.
- Ensure the continuous operation of all equipment by changing paper, film, and polystyrene, connecting tube and banding paper as required, in a productive and safe manner throughout the shift.
- Troubleshoot production and plant equipment when there is a breakdown, and repair priority machinery as quickly as possible.
- Startup and shutdown of plant machinery as per policy for statutory holiday and plant shutdowns.
- Perform preventive maintenance on all the machinery as per the Monthly Preventative Maintenance Schedule – Work Order sheets (MT-0001B-F) and clean machines when not in use.
- Work with outside contractors when in the facility repairing or installing machinery.
- Assure the maintenance shop is kept tidy and inventory of maintenance items are maintained.
- Check with Supervisors and production personnel regularly to ensure machinery is operating properly.
- Complete other work as requested by the Facilities Manager.
- Visually inspect R.F. Heat Exchanger water level on a daily basis.
- Sign green line form where required.
- Inspect and empty scrap vacuum tanks for Form Fill Seal Machines and Central Vacuum System as required.
- Replace defective light fixtures in clean rooms.
- Visually inspect air compressor and chiller daily.
- Work with others in the crew to promote and achieve the objectives of the company in an atmosphere of co-operation and teamwork.
- Report all unsafe activities, procedures, or conditions to a Supervisor, Manager, or Health and Safety Representative.
- Comply with the CHS’s Health and Safety regulations.
- Any other duties as required.
- In addition to all regular Maintenance Technician duties the Lead Hand will:
- Complete daily reports indicating machine down times, change-overs, parts used, problems with machines which need attention; submit completed reports daily to the Facilities Manager.
- Train new and existing Maintenance Technicians ensuring they are capable of performing all the duties required for the position.
- Maintain proper stock of spare parts; compile and submit parts lists to the Facilities Manager for ordering and request purchase of parts for machinery as required.
- In conjunction with the Facilities Manager and/or shift supervisor, guide other Maintenance Technicians in their daily duties and provide assistance when required.
- Ensure monthly PMs are completed in the month issued.
- Report to Facilities Manager when machine problems are unsolved or a major repair is required; or any work which might require outside assistance.
- Maintain a professional manner at all times with other Maintenance Technicians, supervisory staff, and co-workers.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Preferred technical certificate or post secondary education in mechanical field and or 2 years experience in a mid-sized company performing setup/operation of machines in an ISO environment.
- Must demonstrate a working knowledge of various trades, such as electrical, machining, plumbing etc.
- Must be mechanically inclined and inquisitive in finding the cause of the problems when machines breakdown.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Must be proficient in written & spoken English.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Operating knowledge of personal computer and printer.
- Must have experience with basic machine shop equipment.
- Must have the skills and knowledge to keep all lines of communication open with Supervisors, Managers, and Manufacturing staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY
- It’s estimated that the majority of time will be spent inside the Environmentally Controlled Rooms within a controlled climate. Some other time may be spent in the machine shop, warehouse, office, and occasional time outside the facility including the roof.
- All personal protective devices such as hairnets, glasses, gloves and earplugs, must be worn as required and CSA approved safety shoes or boots are mandatory.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical requirements are standing; walking; reaching; grasping including good finger dexterity; crouching; bending and flexing the arms, legs and wrists; climbing stairs and ladders; and lifting 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs for brief periods.
Shift Timings - 2:30pm-11pm, Mon-Friday
Pay rate - $24.62 per hour
