About Us
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.
The Role
Our client is a growing and reputable food processing plant basedDelta, BCand on their behalf, we are looking for aHeavy Duty Mechanicto join their growing maintenance team! This is a full-time, permanent position that offers great benefits and the opportunity to expand your experience!!
The position directly reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for providing a safe, comfortable, operating environment by directing installation, maintenance, and repair of machines, tools, equipment, and utility systems.
This position can be either Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday position starting at 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct diagnostic procedures and faultfinding on equipment (loaders, MEWP's, tractors, forklifts, MHE's).
- Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
- Maintain, service, and repair equipment used throughout the facility (warehouse, pack houses, and greenhouses, grounds etc.). This includes locating sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Ensure proper operation of equipment through checks and tests. Replace or repair defective parts in equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production breakdowns.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment. Maintaining equipment, parts, and supplies inventories with the team. Checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies to ensure limited downtime.
- Interpret technical manuals to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and warranty requirements.
- Execute routine scheduled Planned Maintenance (PM) services, appraisals, and Safety Inspections.
- Accurately complete all necessary timecards and required report documentation.
- Maintain clear and effective communication of repair status and requirements with customers and supervisors.
- Use of computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). Developing maintenance schedules for major and minor equipment as well as facility needs (PMs)
- Carrying out production and facility maintenance as required.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience as an HD Mechanic with expertise in the field
- Red Seal ticket is an asset but not required
- Excellent skills with conducting diagnostics and performing repairs on diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems, and interpreting schematics
- Experience working with carrying out maintenance on some of the following equipment; loaders, MEWP's, tractors, forklifts, MHE's
- Strong troubleshooting skills, allowing for efficient identification and resolution of equipment issues
- Ability to work as part of a team and also be proactive and work on own initiative
- Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Time management and priority management skills
Compensation & Perks:
- $40-$50 per hour (depending on experience and tickets)
- Benefits and a $500 Health spending account
- After 1 year, RSP matching (50% company match). 2% after 2nd year and progresses to 6% after 6 years of employment
- 2 weeks of paid vacation first year, 2nd year 3 weeks, 4th year 4 weeks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Tool supplied
- OT opportunities(not very frequent)
- High growth and expanding company!
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