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Metroland’s Distribution Centre is looking for a full-time Maintenance Technician for its distribution operation. Reporting into the Head of Maintenance & Facilities and to the Director of Distribution, this position will be responsible for preventative maintenance of its automated inserting equipment and repairs, upkeep of other operational equipment.

• Must be aware of all safety standards and requirements for maintenance work
• Perform maintenance, minor repairs, and preventative care to the facilities equipment
• Building and machinery upkeep and knowledge
• Helping schedule onsite contractors, as needed
• Safe maintenance working procedures
• Auditing and improving maintenance processes
• Sourcing machine parts and maintain parts inventory
• Document all preventative maintenance and repairs
• Complete and enforce all duties in accordance with our Health and Safety policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Maintenance, Machine Operators, and onsite contractors
• Perform the required maintenance on all stationary equipment, plant equipment and building components of the Plant
• Carry out regular inventory control procedures and advise direct reports when parts need to be ordered
• Maintain weekly and monthly inspection of all equipment in the warehouse i.e. conveyors, delivery systems, inserting equipment, stackers, strappers, and all other related equipment
• Modify and fabricate equipment to fit new production requirements and solve production issues
• Perform cutting, grinding, fabricating, and welding as required
• Operate pallet moving equipment as required
• Constantly monitor plant equipment to pinpoint problems before they arise
• Some weekends and night shift work will be required during major breakdowns or emergency “call-in” situations

• Completion of Post-Secondary Education
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a mechanical field
• Must be flexible and able to work in an unpredictable production environment
• Must have good verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate to all levels
• Must be a self-starter, inwardly motivated and proactive individual, need to be able to work productively with minimum amount of supervision with good follow up
• This position requires good visual acuity and some lifting and bending 
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.  

Assets and Key Competencies

• Previous experience in the printing industry
• Skyjack training
• Forklift training
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Learning on the fly
• Perseverance, problem solving, and action oriented

Employee Benefits

• Reimbursement of Safety Shoes
• Attractive Health and Dental Benefits Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• CAAT Pension Plan

AODA

Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview of your requirements.