Maintenance Technical Lead - 14441

We are recruiting an experienced Maintenance Technical Lead to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.

NOTE:

• Must be willing and able to travel to the USA (local suppliers, other plants and corporate location), without restrictions, effective on the start date
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Willing to work weekends as required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot automated testing system issues and determine corrective actions
• Manage all aspects of environmental health and safety conformance for the skilled trades
• Oversee a preventative maintenance program for automotive testing equipment and facilities
• Prioritize tasks based on urgency and workforce availability
• Maintain accurate hourly timekeeping records, vacation and time off requests
• Procure parts, material and rentals required to complete maintenance tasks
• Track data for performance measurable such as Preventative Maintenance task completion, overtime, etc.
• Maintain good supplier/customer relations with internal customers and outside suppliers
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of materials and equipment
• Plan, coordinate, prioritize, assign, supervise, implement and review maintenance and operations activities to automotive testing equipment, facility equipment and buildings in support of ongoing operations
• Oversee and direct the activities of a multi-trade crew to complete required tasks in a safe and timely manner
• Comply with the collective bargaining agreement, Canadian Electrical Code, TSSA, corporate policies and other applicable regulations in the organization and execution of maintenance activities
• Develop maintenance strategies, programs and make improvements to existing policies

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Trade or engineering background
• 5-10 years of experience troubleshooting automated equipment with preference to automotive assembly or automotive component testing would be a benefit
• Experience in a unionized labour environment
• Willingness to accept a wide variety of assignments
• Knowledge of Ontario Building Code, Electrical Safety Code, OH&SA Regulations relating to industrial maintenance activities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software, ability to learn and operate other computer based and web based programs
• Strong project management, organizational, teamwork, written and verbal communication skills

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $30.65 - $34.65/hour (depending on experience)
• Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
• Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.