FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN/MILLWRIGHT (INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Parts & Service Manager to establish priorities and scheduling
• Communicate directly with customers to provide support and schedule follow up visits
• Troubleshoot equipment problems (mechanical, electric, hydraulic)
• Understand system schematics and circuit diagrams
• Prepare sketches and diagrams; estimate material requirements for specific jobs
• Make emergency repairs and perform routine service and preventative maintenance
• Keep service records and perform simple administrative tasks
• Meet all internal & customer quality requirements
• Work safely & efficiently
• Maintain a clean work area & identify any safety concerns
• Perform related duties as required

  Requirements

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Millwright certification or Electro-mechanical background
  • Experience with hydraulic balers, shredders and dust collection will be an asset
  • Experience with industrial machinery rigging and installation will be an asset
  • Experience in metal work (welding, cutting, light fabrication) will be an asset
  • Experience with PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) will be an asset
  • Ability to work safety at heights
  • Ability to assess the occupational hazards and safety precautions that exist.
  • Skilled in the use and care of a variety of hand and power tools, measuring and testing equipment
  • Able to work with a minimal amount of supervision
  • Able to maintain records

  Qualifications

  • Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status

  Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Problem solving
  • Troubleshooting
  • Teamwork
  • Flexibility

  Benefits

  • Competitive salary packages
  • A positive and challenging work environment
  • Career advancement opportunities

  Pay

  $30.00 – $45.00/hr. depending on qualifications, with additional premiums for out of town travel and overtime.

  Schedule

  Frequent travel to customer’s locations in Southern Ontario (occasional out of province)

  Physical Requirements

  • Physical ability for lifting and supporting heavy loads
  • Use of safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
  • Overtime and weekend work as required
  • Hazards associated with the trade
  • Work both indoors and outdoors