Maintenance Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:                            Maintenance Technician

Reporting to:              Maintenance Supervisor

Department:               Production

Location:                     549 Great Lakes Blvd., Oakville, ON L6L 0C4

Status:                         Full-Time

At NUTEM, we strive to make sure that all our customers, big and small, can have a product produced that is of the highest quality and meets their everyday need. NUTEM is a best-in-class manufacturer of home care and personal care products. We constantly strive to not only offer the best manufacturing solution, but also, to ensure that we reduce our impact on the Earth.

Overview:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining industrial equipment in compounding, filling and packaging areas, including PLC systems while ensuring a high level of safety and quality with minimum emergency down time. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning, prioritizing, and participating in all tasks related to equipment set-up, troubleshooting and repairs, attending to PLC problems and overall facility maintenance.
• In collaboration with the Maintenance Supervisor, improve and maintain Preventative Maintenance systems. Make sure that all PM activities and all necessary documentation are completed in a timely manner.
• Keep equipment spare parts inventory in strict order. Perform regular parts inventory counts.
• Handle emergency situations and after-hours calls to respective Contractors for repair and maintenance.
• Adhere to and follow all safety policies and procedures as outlined in the OHSA and the company SOPs. Report any hazards and unsafe conditions to the Company Management in a timely manner.
• Maintain strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ensure accurate record keeping as per requirements of current SOPs, GMP and GDP.
• Participate in scheduling and coordination of works with all outside contractors while ensuring that tasks are completed in a safe manner that comply with all necessary manufacturing codes, regulations, and standards i.e. H&S, GMP's, HACCP, WHMIS, MSDS.
• Effectively communicate daily maintenance activities to Production staff, Quality, Supply chain etc.
• Initiate and actively participate in various Continuous Improvement activities.
• Other tasks and projects as assigned by the Company Management.

Qualifications:

• Industrial mechanic or electrician license is an asset.
• Profound knowledge of PLC systems is an asset.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience working in a related position within the personal/household care, food/ beverage, pharmaceutical or chemical industry is required.
• Strong knowledge of OHSA, GMP and GDP rules and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills along with strong written, and verbal communication skills.
• Solid background in executing of Preventive Maintenance program.
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Progressive approach to maintenance and process improvement based on profound knowledge of the modern continuous improvement methods and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and schedule work effectively in a fast paced and values driven environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $27 -$30