Maintenance Technician

Howa Canada Manufacturing has been manufacturing since 2015, However globally Howa since 1955 year, having grown as an auto parts company with 34 facilities worldwide which includes R&D and our headquarters. In the field of car interior components, today, the Howa Group has expanded its manufacturing sites to countries that produce 75% of the world's automobile manufacturing market. We will always remember our management philosophy "A Company is its People" as we train energetic and creative personnel and focus on building a global and richly diverse corporate culture.
- **The Maintenance Technician **_will be responsible to support the repair of production equipment and conducting preventative maintenance duties. Incumbent must be extremely safety minded and have experience working in a manufacturing facility with a preference in the automotive industry. Consideration will be given to both junior or intermediate skill sets and experience.

**Hours**: Must be flexible to work afternoons or nights.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- A critical thinker with mechanical and problem solving skills who drives for results and is able to work under pressure.

Assist with ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on pumps, motors, pneumatic tools, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions
- Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments
- Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts
- Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting parts; using tools such as a caliper, micrometer, and other measuring instruments
- Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
- Fabricate repair parts by using maintenance instrumentation and equipment
- Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt
- Modify equipment and fabricate basic jigs to improve productivity
- Building maintenance duties (ie. clearing walkways of snow, janitorial etc.)

**SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Mechanical, and troubleshooting and preventative maintenance skills
- Welding skills (Ark, MIG, and TIG) - would be an asset
- Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic schematics - would be an asset
- Basic personal computer and corporate standard software skills (MS Word, Excel) are required
- Basic skills in planning and scheduling of maintenance work are required
- Intermediate trouble shooting and problem solving skills are required
- Knowledge/experience in a Computerized Maintenance Management System is an asset
- Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment under pressure to keep the production line running
- Remain standing/walking for extended amounts of time daily

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Experience in a manufacturing environment with a minimum of 2 yrs experience
- Assist with setting up new equipment and machinery
- Robotic programming knowledge would be a great asset

Compensation will be based on qualifications and work experience. This is a full time position at which time the company will offer a benefit package including medical, dental, matching RRSP. If interested, please submit your resume along with wage expectations based on your qualifications and work experience. Send resumes to:
May Collrin, HR & Administration Manager

Howa Canada Manufacturing is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities. The accommodation provided will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please submit your accommodation request.

We thank all applicants in advance but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.00-$32.05 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- ALLISTON, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Mechanical assembly: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location