Mechanical Service Technician - Concord, Canada - Global Furniture Group

Global Furniture Group

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Concord, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Global Furniture Group is looking for a
Mechanical Service Technician to join our Allwood Division. This position works 100% on-site at our Steeles/Dufferin location and may require occasional Saturday availability.

As a member of the maintenance department for Allwood, the mechanical service technician reports to the plant manager.

The mechanical service technician is responsible for the programming, debugging, installation and startup of existing or new production equipment from the perspective of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls.

Responsible for the accuracy of equipment documentation in terms of obtaining and updating preventative maintenance records, technical reference manuals, instructions and electrical schematics required to service plant equipment in a timely manner.

Role Responsibilities:

Maintain all production and related equipment; modify existing equipment; and install new equipment/services as required.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment system faults, ensure adequate control and safety measures are working and enforced. Enlist OEM as required.
Develop KPI's for the maintenance team, monitoring metrics, benchmarking best in class performance and working to drive continuous improvement in all actions.
Initiate purchase orders for equipment and machinery, parts and materials for production and building requirements, and maintaining critical spares and maintenance inventories.
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service. (Panel Saws, Edgebanders, CNC routers, CNC drilling, Table Saws, etc.)
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities or outsource as needed (Dust Collector system, air compressors, spray booths, sprinkler systems, fire equipment), both electrical and simple mechanical.
Support maintenance and operational needs. Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records (CMMS system, and ESA log book).
Maintain, repair, test, program and install electrical motors, hydraulics, pneumatic electrical control systems, sensors, and variable frequency drives.
Perform troubleshooting, repair and maintenance to simple control networks.
Study plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of repairs and/or installations; including budgeting, design, scheduling, and procurement.
Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC programming (Controllogix & Micrologix), troubleshooting and modifications.

Regulatory:

Ensures strict compliance to safety rules and procedures.
Complies with all legal requirements of the local governing laws.
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes (Ontario), standards, and regulations.

Qualifications/Skills Required

College degree/diploma/program in Mechanical, Automation, Trade or similar

years experience in a manufacturing environment; previous experience in a Woodworking facility is an asset. Experience with Homag, Biesse an asset.

Demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpretation of schematics, North American and European, and have a full understanding of Feedback devices, Relay logic, Electronics, PLC (Allen Bradley and Siemens), and Motor controls both VFD's and direct drive.
Demonstrated diagnostic trouble shooting ability
Mechanical, electrical/electronic experience and training
Pneumatic control experience
Experience with PLC/CNC controlled machinery
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent English communication skills verbal and in writing
Excellent Problemsolving skills
Independent and professional work ethic, able to work independently and as part of a team

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: