Maintenance Technician - Jobs in Glace Bay, NS

Job Description

Clearwater Seafood Limited Partnership is recognized for its consistent quality, wide diversity and reliable delivery of premium wild seafood, including Sea Scallops, Argentine Scallops, Lobster, Arctic Surf Clams, Cold Water Shrimp, Snow Crab and an increasing variety of value-added products. Since it’s founding in 1976, Clearwater has invested in science, people, technology, resource ownership and resource management to preserve and grow its sustainable seafood resource. This commitment has allowed Clearwater to remain a leader in the North American seafood industry for almost three decades.Clearwater’s Glace Bay, NS location requires a Maintenance TechnicianPurpose of Position: Assist in all aspects of the day to day maintenance and preventive maintenance for the clam and crab operations at Highland Fisheries.Reporting Structure: This position reports to: Maintenance MangerDuties & Accountabilities:

• Perform a wide variety of general plant maintenance repairs and services.
• Maintenance and repair of pumps, hydraulic systems, air compressors, processing and packaging equipment
• Monitor shipments of spare parts and replacement of equipment
• Coordinate special projects as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• This job requires lifting of weights in excess of 40kg and working in tight areas.
• Perform welding and plumbing duties as needed.
• Responsible for alerting the Maintenance Manager of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or that may occur.
• Maintain a professional courteous manner with all vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company policies.
• Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Great communication skills, and team collaboration is necessary
• Problem solving abilities is a definite must
• Attention to detail and quality assurance
• Dependable, punctual and trustworthy
• Great people skills, approachable, and able to resolve conflict
• Goal orientated and driven to succeed

Working Conditions:

• This can be a high-stress position. A majority of time is spent on the plant production floor, which can prove to be cool & damp.
• This a shift work position, which includes day and night shifts

Qualifications:

• Three to Five years experience in a maintenance role
• Advanced knowledge of plumbing, wood working, painting, electricity.
• Basic welding and brazing practices and techniques.
• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned
• Ability to operate pallet jack and forklift
• Experience with a variety of types of equipment i.e. pumps, hydraulics, packaging equipment, conveyors
• Basic Computer skills
• A relevant trade designation i.e. millwright, electrician etc. is an asset
• Training in confined space, lock out etc. an asset
• HVAC is an asset

Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One locationQuick Apply

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