Maintenance Technician

As the largest producer of high-mix, low-volume custom precision sheet metal products in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, Wesgar has a reputation for delivering an unparalleled service experience to every client.

At Wesgar, we believe our employees are the key component to producing quality products which in turn allows us to offer our customers with complete solutions. An opportunity to join our team has become available and we are currently seeking a Maintenance Helper.

Main Duties:

• Conduct routine maintenance on building, machinery, equipment and tools
• Schedule regular cleaning, lubrication and safety checks
• Maintain cleanliness of production areas, maintenance areas, walkways, and common workspaces
• Diagnose problems and breakdowns on machinery, equipment and tools
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
• Adjust machinery, repair or replace defective parts
• Analyse machine performance and determine solutions to improve
• Move machinery
• Dismantle, install and reassemble machinery
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices in order to reposition machinery
• Develop safety procedures for the operation machinery, equipment and tools
• Implement lock out procedures for all machinery
• Identify opportunities to improve machine efficiencies
• Continuously improve the maintenance program and work towards improving machinery reliability and productivity
• Maintain proper documentation on all maintenance activities
• Work in a safe manner; follow all safety procedures and report unsafe situations

Skills

• Mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Efficient and attentive to details
• Adept at carrying out instructions
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to interact and work well with others

Qualifications

• Industry courses
• Plant equipment courses
• Maintenance training
• Trade certifications
• Forklift and scissor lift ticket is an asset

Work Schedule: Day shift (6 to 2 pm) Flexible

Experience

• Industry experience maintaining Trumpf/Finnpower turret punch presses, Trumpf brake is an asset
• Training will be available for the right candidate

After completing probation period we offer benefits: health, dental, MSP, insurances, paid vacation, profit sharing.

Thank you for all resumes that we receive, however we will only contact candidates that have been selected for interview.

Pay: CA$23.00-CA$26.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person