Electromechanical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

This position is responsible for equipment maintenance and repair including preventative maintenance, electrical, mechanical and facilities repairs in addition to managing a clean and organized work area. The Maintenance Technician also demonstrates the ability to meet productivity demands in a fast paced, adaptive work environment.

Schedule : Monday – Thursday 5:30-4:00 4 days a week 10hrs each day

Friday are flexible if needed and Saturdays

Health & Safety

• Be safety conscious in all areas of the facility; identify and follow-up on any HSE deficiencies
• Be a role model for safe behaviour and compliance to Germains Safety Practices
• Ensure that all duties are carried out in line with the Health and Safety manual
• Report all unsafe conditions, acts and near misses by executing ‘near miss’ SOP
• Responsible for all facets of Safety including PPE compliance, near miss reporting, and housekeeping
• Undertake all requested Health and Safety training to promote improved safety of self and others
• Apply company Health and Safety procedures of equipment Lockout/Tag-out per SOP definition(s)
• Take part in Health and Safety investigations identified through near miss, incident and accident reporting process
• Maintain housekeeping standards through returning items to designated storage locations

Primary Responsibilities:

• Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time in CMMS system Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, including fuses, lights, and wiring; inspect, test, and diagnose issues with systems and components
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems
• Execute preventive maintenance plans safely and efficiently
• Perform all work in a manner that meets and follows electrical codes, blueprints, and standards
• Complete required documentation of repairs and service information
• Calibrate equipment to provided specifications
• Support Manager with collating purchase orders and purchase requisitions as a means to order materials, parts, and supplies
• Process parts and labor requests by using eForms and other company-directed software applications
• Inspect and test equipment to locate damaged or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, by referencing schematic drawings and mechanical drawings to determine required repairs
• Disassemble defective devices and assemblies
• Rebuild defective devices and assemblies, arrange third party to do so when applicable
• Reassemble repaired devices and assemblies
• Measure velocity, amperage, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, watt/meters, and other testing devices
• Observe gauges, dials, or other indicators to verify machine and process functionality
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify issues and prevent recurrence
• Build, assemble, install and maintain parts, equipment and machinery as required
• HVAC

Training and Experience:

• Background knowledge in high paced production manufacturing and/or seed processing
• Creative problem-solving skills
• High organizational and strong planning skills
• Ability to work independently
• Cooperative and willing to assist others
• Able to stand for long periods of time in hot, cold, dusty and noisy conditions.
• Able to lift 50 lbs of miscellaneous items
• Able to stand and walk all day
• Able to be trained and fitted with appropriate equipment to work with equipment and chemicals (respiratory mask may require removal of facial hair)