Maintenance Assistant
- Job Function:
- Manufacturing
- Location:
- CA, ON, Brampton
Position Summary: Reporting to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring that the company’s equipment and building is well maintained and functioning to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform general maintenance activities with the guidance of qualified maintenance staff.
- Perform general construction activities requiring light carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing skills.
- Assist in maintaining Environmental Management System (EMS) and Recycling requirements, including waste manifest processes, implemented by management.
- Monitor compactor for capacity level and contact disposal company as required.
- Assist in regular and seasonal maintenance of grounds and interior/exterior of the building and facilities.
- Communicate status of repairs and/or expected down times to Maintenance Manager.
- Work with Maintenance Manager to maintain and improve preventive maintenance schedule.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
- Inspect all work prior to passing it on to the next operation.
- Computer skills to maintain maintenance programs, issue purchase orders and inventory control.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in general building maintenance, including cleaning, painting, and building repair.
- Experience using a variety of hand and power tools.
- Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of manual and automated production machinery is an asset.
- Basic computer skills.
- Plumbing and electrical knowledge an asset.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous forklift and crane experience.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions:
- Stooping
- Standing
- Frequent Walking
- Heavy Lifting (frequent 25 lbs + up to 50lbs)
- Variable hand/power tool use
G&W Canada Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, G&W Canada Corporation will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform G&W Canada Corporation’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
