Maintenance Assistant

_Uniting leading manufacturing firms and metal finishing services under one strong brand, Sphere Manufacturing Group is building upon a strong legacy of expertise - bringing leading products to market through innovation while servicing the needs of the environment and our community._
- Sphere’s vision is to be a high growth, customer driven organization offering precision manufacturing in cutting, bending, machining, anodizing, welding, and assembly services across North America._
- We are Manufacturing What’s Next - come join us_

Currently, we seek motivated and mechanically inclined **Maintenance Assistant**for our manufacturing locations.

**Location: Kitchener-Waterloo, DAY SHIFT**

**Monday - Thursday 7:00am-4:00pm, Friday
- 7:00am-11:00am**

**Responsibilities include**:

- Planning for preventive and predictive maintenance. Regular scheduled maintenance activities (Oil fill-up, equipment cleaning, replacing filters, changing valves, motor windings service etc.).
- Failure analysis based on equipment history.
- Monitoring and predicting equipment condition - condition based maintenance. Estimation of equipment condition - based on vibration testing, detailed inspection and instrument readings, etc.
- Co-ordination with other departments for specialized repair services.
- Forecasting for spares and consumables - all service needs.
- Assist with Safety inspections and audits as required.
- May include facility maintenance as required.
- All other related duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Strong electrical and mechanical foundation working with Mazak, Doosan and Haas mills and lathes a must.
- 2-5 years’ experience in manufacturing and plant maintenance or an apprentice.
- Post-Secondary training or education in the areas of plant maintenance or Millwright certification is a definite asset.
- Strong problem-solving skills, effective planning and organizational skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills including both written and verbal.
- Able to address things quickly and efficiently with a sense of urgency and escalation.
- Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced organization and able to work to tight deadlines.

**Physical Demands**:
Required to carry out routine, repetitive tasks such as reaching, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, lifting, packing, stacking, bending, climbing / descending / going under or on equipment as well as some physical lifting.

Regularly exposed to noise, temperature change and lubricants and vibration.

Wears all PPE as required.
- **WHAT WE OFFER**_
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- Group Health and Wellness Benefits
- Innovative Company Culture
- Adaptive and Responsive Leadership
- Dedication to Positive Change
- Commitment to Social Responsibility
- **WHAT YOU BRING**_
- Desire to challenge yourself and succeed
- Creative thinking and attention to detail
- Commitment to continual improvement
- Health and Safety focused attitude
- Skills and competencies suited to a high energy and fast paced environment

The Sphere Manufacturing Group strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment for our employees. We will attempt to make appropriate accommodations throughout the entire screening, selection and employment process. Accommodations are made upon request.

**Only those considered for a position will be contacted.**

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

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

Pay: $24.00-$38.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person