Maintenance Mechanic at I AM Acquisition LLC [159004] – Brantford, Ontario

Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Branford, Ontario, Canada

Shift: Afternoon (Must be able to work all shifts)

Internal/External posting: External

AI Applicant Screening used: No

Salary Range: $24.50 - $27.00 Hourly

POSITION SCOPE:

The Supervisor will be responsible for meeting the production targets, supervision of the staff and supporting the continuous improvement of the manufacturing operations. The individual must be flexible to work day, afternoon and night shifts.

REPORTS TO:

Operations Site Manager

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Set up and troubleshoot packaging machines, filling machines, ink jet coders and a variety of other similar packaging equipment utilized at BelPak;
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures;
• Observe machine while operating to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards;
• Ability to utilize manuals to help troubleshoot effectively issues with machinery;
• Adjust machine components, settings, tensions, and pressures to ensure optimal machinery operation of product packing;
• Regulate machine flow or speed;
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor;
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material;
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment, clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment, such as opening valves or setting guides;
• Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pileups, jams, or glue that isn't sticking properly;
• Train the Line Equipment Operators;
• Assist on production lines as necessary;
• Perform building maintenance as required, (i.e. changing batteries, light bulbs and ceiling tiles etc.);
• Input purchase order requests in CMMS system for maintenance requirements;
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner;
• Follow all Company health and safety policies and procedures and work in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act;
• Other tasks as assigned by your supervisor or designate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 year’s experience as a Maintenance Technician or Mechanic specializing in primary and secondary packaging (e.g. shrink wrapping, overwrapping and cartoning);
• Engineering/Technical Education background;
• Licensed Millwright not required

SAFETY:

• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures
• Wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) where needed
• Immediately report any unsafe conditions or other safety-related issues

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While the work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, they are in no way all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting.
• The employee often works at a work bench or on various pieces of equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically minimal.