Operations Mechanic

POSITION SUMMARY

The Glass Operations Mechanic will report directly to the Glass Operations Supervisor and is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and production tasks to assist with glass operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all assigned significant maintenance repairs and upgrades in Glass Plant. This will include, but not be limited to:
• Bearing replacement
• Belt replacement
• Lubrication system maintenance
• Dust collector maintenance
• Small mechanical construction projects (welding, piping, etc)
• Air system maintenance
• Operate Glass Cleaning, Glass Operations equipment as standard but be able to operate plant legacy equipment if required.
• Packaging 1000 kg bulk bags of products via bulk bag loading system in Glass area.
• Reports any inconsistencies and uses standard repair procedures.
• Monitor quality and record general production information (when required).
• Work in compliance with company safety, environmental and operating procedures.
• Cleaning of the plant and work area as required.

• Operate forklift and scissor lift.
• Operate front end loader for glass transfer and waste removal.
• Work at heights using fall protection.
• Must know how to SAFELY operate all equipment used in the glass production area.
• Maintain production at peak performance.
• Be well versed and follow SOP’s for all production and maintenance operations.
• Operate control panels. Operate equipment systems from a PLC interface (automated control)
• Sample and analyze finished product per quality procedures (if required).
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Shift work is required (afternoons at current time)
• Report any non-conformities to management.
• Assist in investigation of customer complaints.
• Maintain written quality records.
• Must be able to communicate both written and verbally with management and through use of various productivity software programs as Sharepoint, Outlook email, Excel, etc
• Perform preventive/condition based maintenance inspections and services in conjunction with the Operations Technicians.
• Perform wear part maintenance and screen replacement (as defined by SOP’s) in conjunction with the Operation Technicians.
• Other maintenance procedures as skills allow.
• Effectively handle small tools.
• Maintain and clean tools and equipment.
• Other duties as required when directed by plant management.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to lift up to 50 lb
• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing setting
• Capable of working in a team and independently
• Capable of following a production/maintenance plan while working independently

• Technical mechanical diploma is required
• Welding, millwright or other mechanical RED Seal training is required.
• Experience operating forklift, loader, and scissor lift is required.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must have both verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to stand, walk and climb; have mobility of hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be capable of maneuvering heavy items.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.