Repair Technician

We are currently seeking a self-motivated **Repair Technician** to join our growing team. This position involves the repair and assembly of drum motors according to the required specifications and standards.

We are a manufacturer of high-quality power transmission equipment used in supply chains in food processing, pharmaceutical, mining, and transportation industries. Our conveyor drives range in size from 0.25 HP to 500 HP.

**About VDG**

Van der Graaf is the leading Manufacturer of drum motors for over 37 years. We are internationally recognized manufacturer of high precision, heavy duty and efficient power transmission equipment for the conveyor industry with modern manufacturing plants in United States, Canada and Europe.

The unique drum motor is a one component conveyor drive which houses all parts internally, eliminating the need for external components like motor, gearbox, sprockets, chain, chain guard and pillow block bearings. The drum motor offers a versatile, less complex, and more efficient way to power your belt conveyor.

We provide reliable solutions through innovation, precision manufacturing processes and after sale support.

Our mission today continues as a manufacturer of superior products to meet customer needs in a changing marketplace.

**Job responsibilities**:
**Repair Schedule/Work Order/Pick List/Blueprints**:

- Accurately identify the necessary repairs and the root cause analysis for the failure and prepare a detailed service report.
- Complete the repairs according to specification and ensure the work orders are completed in the ERP system (Epicor) with notes, including parts and repair information.
- Receive and check all the parts against the pick lists for quantity, quality and size.
- Read and follow basic engineering drawings and blueprints to accurately repair and assemble components into finished products.

**Drum Motor Repair**:

- Inspect and diagnose the root cause of failure of drum motor using electrical and mechanical testing and calibrating equipment
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues with thorough research and investigation using available documentation and internal resources.
- Determine and execute an action plan for making necessary repairs including identifying necessary parts and time required for the repair.
- Perform all work as outlined on the Repair work order

**Drum Motor Assembly & Testing**:

- Position, align, fasten and install mechanical and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies.
- Identify and complete the assemblies using provided work instructions and specified tools.
- Verify specific electrical characteristics of potted shafts and stators using provided measurement tools.
- Fill the drum motor with the right type of oil as specified in the work order.
- Complete the repair and assembly of the entire drum motor including alignment and closing.
- Torque fasteners to required specification.
- Complete the pressure tests.
- Perform final quality control procedures and make any necessary adjustments.
- Deliver the assembled motor to Shipping area.
- Communicate with Pre-assembly regularly.
- Responsible for their own repair units.
- Assist other assemblers, lead hand or supervisors as needed.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.

**Quality Assurance**:

- Inform the lead hand/supervisor of any inconsistency with work orders or defective parts.
- Inform the supervisor if any technical problems arise.
- Clean workbench at the end of shift.

**Health and Safety Compliance**:

- Perform duties in a safe manner, maintain a neat and safe workstation and always comply with health and safety policies and procedures.

**Other**:

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- High school diploma or GED
- 2-4 years’ experience repair/assembling mechanical components
- Read and interpret blueprints and drawings
- Prior knowledge of repair of gear or power transmission and 3 phase electric motors
- Previous repair experience with electric motors size ranges from 0.5 hp to 50 hp
- Proven investigative abilities to find root cause of motor failure and the necessary repair required
- Must be able to lift/position heavy motor components (20-50 lbs) with the assistance of crane.
- Manual dexterity to put parts together accurately
- Able to grasp, manipulate, and assemble parts and components that are often very small
- Able to tear down and diagnose failures to electric motors and gear boxes
- Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, overhead hoists and hydraulic presses
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Computer proficiency
- Basic electrical knowledge and understanding
- Good communication skills, ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Mechanically inclined team player

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Br