Millwright at NextStar Energy – Windsor, Ontario

NextStar Energy (NSE) is Canada’s first large-scale battery manufacturing facility. Located in Windsor, Ontario, NextStar Energy is dedicated to the development and innovation of sustainable and efficient energy solutions, empowering the future of mobility.

At NextStar Energy, you’re joining a team where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on your well-being. We provide customized training programs and select global learning opportunities to support your professional development and career growth. Your contributions are valued, and we are creating a company-wide rewards program to recognize them. Our leaders foster a supportive, trusting environment where your voice is heard. We believe that, together, we can achieve more.

The Maintenance Technician III will be responsible for performing a variety of routine operational and maintenance tasks to ensure the equipment’s efficient and safe operation. This includes but is not limited to monitoring, adjustments and reporting of equipment operation, and cleaning, repair, and basic maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots, repairs, maintains and overhauls mechanical equipment including a variety of pneumatic and hydraulic systems and electromechanical drive units.
• Maintenance scope will include Mixing, Coating, Roll Press, and Notching and Drying equipment.
• Maintain equipment in a low humidity environment (35%, 10% and 1% zones) while following clean room protocols.
• Identify maintenance risks on equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults for electrode equipment and systems.
• Utilize an equipment management system (EMS) to track assigned tasks and complete reports.
• Identify parts and material for repairs and consumable stock.
• Assist in planning and implementing mechanical equipment maintenance.
• Maintenance execution to complete all Breakdown Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance tasks.
• Demonstrate problem solving methodology.
• Initiate continuous improvement activities.
• Follow work procedures and comply with safety standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Conduct all activities and interactions in a professional manner.
• Work as a team with technicians, supervisors, engineers, and OEM’s.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience related to maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Industrial Mechanic Millwright trade certificate (433A).
• A valid G Driver's License, with a clean abstract.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Willing and able to work plant shutdowns, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Willing and able to work overtime, sometimes on short notice.
• Willing and able to work 12 hours shifts on a continental rotation.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with maintenance of Mixing, Coating, Roll Press, or Notching and Drying equipment.
• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability required.
• Experience hoisting, rigging, moving and setting equipment of various sizes.
• Basic machining skills utilizing a mill and lathe an asset.
• Welding skills including brazing, arc, mig and tig an asset.
• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and drawings.
• Be self-motivated and demonstrate skill, initiative and judgment to make decisions and communicate these decisions with departmental supervisor for approval.
• Strong computer skills that include email, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better!

NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.