Armtec Inc. is the largest manufacturer of water management and drainage solutions in Canada, our products are woven into the landscape almost everywhere you look. We deliver a framework of function, pathways for people, and structures for life. Armtec Inc. is a proud member of WGI Westman Group Inc. – a dynamic, entrepreneurial group dedicated to the growth of their employees, customers and the communities in which they operate. With a worldwide customer base, The Westman Group of Companies operates manufacturing, sales, and distribution facilities in over 70 centers across North America and Europe.
Armtec has an exciting career opportunity for a Maintenance Technician based out of our state-of-the-art facility in Tillsonburg, Ontario.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician plays a key role in keeping our manufacturing operations running safely, reliably and efficiently.
This is a hands-on, maintenance position ideal for an experienced industrial maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting, solving problems and working across a variety of equipment and facilities. You will support preventative and corrective maintenance activities throughout our operations, helping minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical issues on production and facility equipment.
- Diagnose and repair equipment including extruders, corrugators, conveyors, blenders, grinders, blowers, material conveying systems, forklifts and presses.
- Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs and equipment adjustments.
- Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings and schematics.
- Identify equipment performance issues and recommend opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and uptime.
- Complete temporary and permanent repairs to minimize production interruptions and equipment downtime.
- Perform welding and fabrication work related to production equipment and maintenance activities.
- Communicate equipment conditions,
repair requirements and maintenance concerns to facility and regional management.
- Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a clean, organized and safe condition.
- Follow all Company health and safety policies, procedures, safe work practices and applicable legislative requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability and plant performance.
Education and Experience:
- Industrial Millwright, Industrial Mechanic, Electro-Mechanical Technician, Automated Systems Electromechanic qualification, or a related combination of education and experience.
- Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production workplace.
- Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Practical electrical troubleshooting knowledge and the ability to work with industrial equipment and controls.
- Experience completing preventative maintenance and diagnosing equipment failures.
- Welding and fabrication experience is an asset.
- Experience in HDPE, plastics extrusion, corrugated pipe manufacturing or a related production environment is considered an asset.
Abilities and Skills:
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to internal and external customers; in a positive, friendly, outgoing and professional manner
- Strong mechanical aptitude and an interest in continuing to develop both mechanical and electrical skills.
- Solid organizational, and time and priority management skills are needed to organize and plan workload priorities on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Ability to work independently, prioritize maintenance needs and collaborate effectively with operations and maintenance teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
- Proven ability to complete maintenance according to outlined scope, budget and timeline
- Valid forklift operator certificate, or ability to obtain
- Ability to read blue prints and schematics; working in both imperial and metric measurements
- Safe operation of power hand tools, basic welding
** The duties required of this position require the employee to travel occasionally. Therefore, the successful applicant must be fully vaccinated as a precondition to employment. **
We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a competitive wage, group benefits, Employee Assistant Plan, professional growth, and continuous learning.
Combine your talent and ambition to our team!
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We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $38.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Are you a licensed Industrial Millwright, Industrial Mechanic, or have an Automated Systems Electro Mechanic Diploma ?
Experience:
- millwright: 3 years (preferred)
- Industrial maintenance: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
📌 Maintenance Technician (Canada)
🏢 Armtec
📍 Canada