Shop Maintenance Technician - Edmonton, Canada - Western Hard Chrome

Western Hard Chrome

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Western Hard Chrome is a shop located in Edmonton with a 55+ year history of plating, manufacturing, and re-manufacturing expertise.

The Shop Maintenance Technician will repairs, maintains, installs, and troubleshoots industrial equipment and facilities to promote a safe and effective work environment.

Performs preventive/predictive maintenance on equipment and facilities to ensure maximum uptime for Western Hard Chrome.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

Completes the inspection, installation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and removal of industrial equipment, such as cranes, pumps, motors, lathes, grinders, electrical and ventilation equipment, and hydraulic systems.
Capable of performing basic welding and fabrication activities.
Takes steps identified by the Safety Committee to resolve safety concerns.
Performs indoor and outdoor housekeeping activities as required.
Supports inventory counts of supplies and consumables.
Completes and stores maintenance records.
Supports and monitors work performed by outside service companies.
Responds to emergency and security alarms.
Provides backup support for other departments, specifically Shipping / Receiving.
Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following WHC policies and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Performs other duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.
2 years maintenance, repair, or service experience preferred in a shop.
Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve equipment issues.
Mechanical aptitude and experience dealing with wrenches, hammers, forklifts, and other similar tools.
Working knowledge of mechanical / technical skills to allow them to effectively read documents such as specifications, machine manuals, and blueprints.
Strong attention to detail, problem solving, and communication skills.
Able to lift and maneuver up to 100 pounds repeatedly.
Experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or industrial setting.
This position will require overtime and may require an "oncall" work schedule in addition to standard hours of work.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer literacy.

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