Maintenance Technician

Barrday, a manufacturer of composite materials, is in search of a Maintenance Technician.

ABOUT US:

Barrday is a leading advanced materials solutions company with an international manufacturing and sales presence. Our product lines encompass applications for the composite and protective markets. We are headquartered outside of Toronto, Canada in Cambridge, ON, with manufacturing facilities in Charlotte, NC and Millbury, MA. Our success is based on developing technologically advanced fiber reinforcement, prepreg and other material solutions for our customers in the aerospace, defense, industrial, energy and protective markets.

SUMMARY

This position has the responsibility for assuring that the facilities, production equipment and grounds are maintained. Through direction of engineering, the incumbent would be responsible for maintaining and performing preventive maintenance. It is important to work as a team with manufacturing to meet the needs of our customers. The specific tasks include both mechanical and some electrical troubleshooting on production equipment and continuous improvement projects. This position requires active participation within the plant operations and management with a pro-active approach for maintaining our assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with engineering to ensure preventative & planned maintenance program requirements are on going and being completed.
• Work with manufacturing and engineering to establish process improvements
• Recommend changes and equipment that will improve operations safety and production
• Coordinate with all departments to bring about safer operations and improve quality
• Write requests for parts and service either in e-mail or PO requisitions form
• Serve on an on-call (off shift) basis to service and keep production machines and related equipment operational
• Other duties may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/Trade school in the mechanical studies or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5+ years experience in maintenance, i.e. chain, gear, fluid & belt drive trains
• Fork lift, crane and hoist experience
• Operation of machine shop equipment to make parts
• Reliable self-starter who is flexible and adaptable with good listening and organizational skills
• Able to lift, climb, work in tight areas
• Lathe, welding, power tool, hand tools
• Solid mechanical and electrical skills and knowledge
• Safe working practices and use of safety equipment
• Knowledge of hydraulics & pneumatics
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Self-motivated to seek out necessary training & development to become more knowledgeable with Barrday machinery

OTHER:

• OSHA Compliance, Hazmat waste management and handling.
• Boiler operations & maintenance experience, boiler operation licensing, very desirable.
• Licensing in related fields a strong plus, such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical.
• Ability to work within the safety guidelines of a chemical company
• Ability to climb ladders and rooftops
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull 50lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Manufacturing setting
• Continuous periods of standing and walking required
• Considerable lifting and loading (with assistance of appropriate tools and machines)