Maintenance Assistant - Jobs in Cathcart

Job Description

Position Description:

• Assist in the performance of the mechanical preventative maintenance on the facility and all of the equipment;
• Responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment to maximize operating reliability.
• Complete all routine building maintenance such as painting, lighting, and general 5s clean-up.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager as required.
• Maintain the correct inventory of spare parts, lubricants, etc
• Working ‘off-hours’ may be required occasionally.
• Must have high attention to detail, immediate deadlines and be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• There will also be other maintenance duties as required.

Qualifications:

• 3 – 5 years of experience in the maintenance department in a manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Skillfully and efficiently able to maintain and repair production/manufacturing equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work assignments and to complete the work safely.
• Excellent safety skills required (ie:lockout/tag-out safety procedures, working with electricity, etc)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment or individually.
• Good physical capability and a “can do” attitude is a definite asset.

Work Conditions:This is a physical position that requires:

• Continuous standing for extended periods of time.
• Some heavy lifting, carrying, and handling of objects.
• Regular use of hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, bending/stretching, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, walking, pushing/pulling.
• Repetitive motion and other job-specific requirements.
• Precise hand/finger movements.
• Physical Environment:Regular exposure to factors such as temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, loud noise, and dusty environments.
• Sensory Attention:Need to give close attention to hearing or seeing to work surroundings. Must be able to handle exposure to different smells that may occur in the workplace.
• Must be able to wear prescribed PPE that the company requires safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots/shoes and respiratory protection (depending upon job), etc.
• Safety Sensitive Position:This position is a safety-sensitive position and if it is not performed in a safe manner, can cause direct and significant damage to property, and/or injury to the employee and others around them.

Requirements:

• Proof of Secondary School Diploma if required.
• A valid driver’s license or transportation is required, as we are not on a bus route.

What we Offer:

• 3-month probationary period
• Benefits package offered after 3 months of successful service
• Great competitive wages
• Clothing Allowance
• RSP Matching Program

Please send resumes to: careers@dwwilsonmanufacturing.caWe would like to thank all those who apply, however, only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal-opportunity employer.David W. Wilson Manufacturing Ltd. strives to create a respectful, accessible, and barrier-free work environment.If you require accommodation at any step in the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs - simply contact a member of the HR team with your request in advanceAbout David W. Wilson Manufacturing Ltd.:We manufacture Custom Parts and Assemblies for a diversified group of clients which cover a wide range of applications including materials handling, refrigeration components, prototypes and more.