Maintenance Technician

Woodbridge is a privately-owned company offering innovative material technologies for applications in automotive, commercial, recreational, packaging, healthcare and building products. In addition to manufacturing operations, the company also offers a full array of services including: chemical research and development, product and process engineering, tooling, technical support and accredited laboratory testing. Woodbridge operates more than 46 facilities across 9 countries—employing over 7,500 teammates and serving more than 600 customers worldwide.
 

Job Grade:  

Business Unit: Moulded Foam 

Hiring Manager: Dwight P. Zender 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

1. Duties of the position are not limited to but will include:  Wiring to print and troubleshooting of low voltage AC/DC circuits and PLC components input/output devices.  AC/DC drive motor troubleshooting and repairs.
2. Maintenance of robotic manipulators, LED lighting, machine annunciators, warning lights and horns/bells as well as machine limits.
3. Fabrication and installation of new conduit and wiring, plumbing, hose and metal tubing installation.
4. General welding, cutting, sheet metal fabrication, machine lubrication, replacement of input/output devices, basic motor wiring and replacement will be routinely assigned duties.
5. Implementation of Pro-Active Scheduled Maintenance including check lists and inventory maintenance and other duties as assigned by management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

 Skills:         Agility – Hand / Eye Coordination

 Communication – Interpersonal, Oral and Written

Mechanical – Use of Hand-Held tools

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:          

• The successful candidate should have a combination of education and experience which provides the required skill and knowledge to perform the job of Electro-Mechanical Maintenance.
• Typical qualifications would be the possession of a high school or trade school diploma, as an associate’s degree in electrical, mechanical or equivalent training.  Three to five years experience in an industrial / manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Basic Knowledge of automated machine systems, both electrical and mechanical aspects must be shown and may be required to be demonstrated.
• Skill in the use of basic shop tools and trouble shooting devices will be required.
• An ability to plan and work with other members of the maintenance and production teams is required. 
• Maintenance employees will be fully trained on HAZMAT and act as members of the Emergency Response Team for the purpose of maintaining and replacing chemical processing and handling equipment. 
• Additional training and periodic recertification will also be a part of the job to maintain and provide adequate employee protection. 

• Working Conditions:    Majority of time in a production environment and travel as needed.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Physical Demands:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and use hand to fingers, handle of feel objects, tools, or controls.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to bend, walk, balance, talk and hear.  The employee must occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Working Schedule:  Standard work hours will consist of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week on an assigned shift.  Schedule hours may be altered as required by the training needs of employees or equipment breakdown.  Ability to work overtime or irregular hours to include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as requested. 
• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation. 

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Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.