Maintenance Technician

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 the following career opportunity in their facility in Saskatoon, SK:

HDPE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the HDPE Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine and extensive maintenance on all machinery and equipment, including forklifts. Maintenance Technicians look after day-to-day preventative and corrective maintenance needs of the HDPE facilities, ensuring that the equipment is in safe operating condition.

Principal Accountabilities

• Troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems related to production equipment such as extruder, corrugators, conveyors, blenders, grinders, blowers, and conveying systems.
• Performs repairs and adjustments on equipment as required.
• Reads electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plans and diagrams.
• Performs preventative maintenance and inspection of equipment.
• Maintains building and work area in a clean, uncluttered, and safe condition.
• Puts in place patches to reduce downtime related to failures.
• Performs welding work on production equipment.
• Reports any equipment issues to the respective Manager.
• Complies with and follows Company Health and Safety policies, procedures, practices, and legislative standards.
• Measures equipment performance to identify areas for improvement.

Education And Knowledge

• Licensed Industrial Millwright, Industrial Mechanic, or automated systems electro mechanic diploma.
• 5+ years of experience in a product manufacturing or industrial setting.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations in the HDPE field, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience toward troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and machine components.
• Hands-on experience repairing and completing preventative maintenance on different types of equipment.
• Combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated interest in learning and applying new mechanical and electrical skills.
• Works in a fast-paced environment independently and with cross-functional team members, with limited supervision.
• Efficient, reliable with attention to detail. All work is completed with care to ensure quality.

Benefits

• Competitive base wage.
• Company paid extended health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and much more.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee and family assistance plan.
• Boot allowance and coveralls.
• Wellness program.
• Continuous learning and growth opportunities!

Combine your talent and ambition with our team!
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