About the role

Maintenance Technician maintaining production equipment for Nortrak Canada, a designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. Troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and CNC systems at the Thorold facility.

Responsibilities

Maintain plant production equipment, including CNC milling machines, hydraulic presses, saws, planers, cranes, jib hoists, forklifts, welders and other metalworking equipment
Perform preventative maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and CNC electronic systems
Maintain manufacturing machinery, material handling systems, cranes, forklifts, dust collection systems and the physical plant
Train operators on preventative maintenance
Maintain a work order system
Lay out, install and start up project work
Organize and maintain spare parts inventory
Complete daily work orders and assignments in a timely manner
Adhere to Nortrak’s safety, quality and environmental procedures, practices and policies

High School graduate or GED preferred
Vocational technical training in mechanical related field is preferred
3 years of maintenance experience preferred
Must be able to score the minimum required on the corporate maintenance test
Forklift and Crane certification preferred
Understand the operation of pneumatics, hydraulics and general mechanics
Understanding of Programmable Logic Controls, Variable Frequency Drives, sensors and transducers
Must be able to wire motors and controls up to 480 VAC and 250 VDC
Must be capable of performing shaft alignments and understand coupler types
Understand hydraulic controls and pumps, including pressure relief valves, directional control valves and flow controls on vane and piston pumps
Willingness to work outside from man lifts in rain or snow
Understand lockout/tagout procedures
Ability to meet physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, pushing, pulling and lifting
Regularly lift and carry 30–35 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Required close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and focus adjustment
Hearing abilities necessary to perform job tasks safely and effectively