Maintenance Mechanic

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical plant equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines/equipment, using hand tools & power tools. Precision measuring and testing instruments and adjustment of equipment as required as well as preventative maintenance rounds and inspections. 

Day shift: Sunday - Thursday 7am - 3pm 

Responsibilities

• Repair of pumps, motors, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and monitor equipment function.
• Interacts with equipment operators to determine needs.
• Performs preventative maintenance and plant inspections.
• Metal fabrication.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Diagnoses standard mechanical equipment problems.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Utilizes welding and fabrication tools to alter, repair, and fabricate processing equipment.
• Performs the preventative maintenance program established by the company.
• Documents and reports all maintenance work performed and advises of future requirements in a timely manner.
• Tests and adjusts equipment to meet performance specifications.  
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Assists in shop operations in a responsive, efficient, and safe manner.
• Safe and responsible operation of company equipment always.
• Abides to OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act) workplace health and safety standards.
• Willingness and availability to participate in on-call rotation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Appropriate trade training and/or experience.
• All relevant certifications and/or training.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a maintenance role.
• Proficiency in English.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time and stress management.
• Attention to detail.
• Systems process knowledge.
• Mechanical and electrical skills.
• Experience in hydraulics, electrical, pumps, valves, piping, threading, and pneumatic systems.
• Excellent trouble-shooting skills.
• Basic mechanical knowledge in wood industry preferred.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Basic math skills.
• Experience in fabrication and welding of various metals (including pipe welding)
• Ability to:
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
• Write simple correspondence. 
• Work independently and be flexible regarding work assignments.
• Operate a forklift and other heavy machinery.
• Work at heights.