Maintenance Technician

Aspen thrives on taking on the biggest heavy haul design and manufacturing challenges in North America. Ready to roll where others fear to tread, the Aspen approach is built on a foundation of tenacity, perseverance, and unwavering determination - just like the people who use them. Aspen is a growing business looking for people with energy, drive and passion to contribute to our team.

The Maintenance Technician reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role is responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of Aspen’s manufacturing assets, which may include mobile equipment, machine tools, compressors, welding equipment, industrial coatings equipment, and building systems.

Main Responsibilities
- Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical problems with production equipment.
- Conduct routine inspections of systems and equipment to identify deficiencies and make corrections.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations, Planning and Materials to minimize equipment downtime.
- Liaise with subcontractors and vendors to perform work at Aspen.
- Keep detailed and accurate maintenance and inspection records.
- Ensures that Aspen policies and procedures are followed related to the performance of maintenance.
- Always keep an organized and tidy workspace.
- Executes maintenance tasks with a high level of quality, safety, and professionalism expected in the performance of maintenance tasks.
- Perform minor adjustments on HVAC systems.
- Protect Company assets by properly securing tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Report requests for major repairs to the Manager.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule.
- Assist other employees in various assignments.
- Perform work duties in accordance with Company safety and security policies and procedures.
- Perform all other duties outlined in the Company’s Preventative Maintenance Program, including adherence to the work order process.

Secondary Responsibilities
- Participate in problem solving and process improvement work.
- Assist in development of maintenance program, including equipment inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
- Identify opportunities to reduce facility and equipment operating costs.

Attributes and Skills
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Solid organizational capabilities and ability to complete tasks.
- Able to work autonomously and uses good decision-making practices.
- Problem solving ability in a customer focused environment.
- Able to read and understand engineered drawings.
- Able to maintain a professional and calm demeanor in challenging situations.
- Able to identify procedure and process improvements and advise the appropriate stakeholders.
- Must be able to consistently work under pressure and simultaneously prioritize multiple projects.
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Experience and Education
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of three years of experience working in maintenance or mechanical role.
- Solid working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical industrial systems.
- Manufacturing shop experience would be an asset.
- Experience with a variety of industrial equipment, especially coatings systems, overhead cranes, plasma cutting, welding, and/or machine tools would be an asset.
- Experience at communication with various personality types and various levels of urgency or challenge, and able to adjust personal style accordingly.
- Basic knowledge of purchasing processes.
- A Class 5 driver’s license, with no more than 6 demerits.
- Aerial work platform operator ticket, fall arrest and restraint certification and Standard First Aid and WHMIS training are assets.
- Basic computer skills.

Working Conditions
- The work performed is carried out indoors in a regulated environment.
- Occasional work or exposure to outdoors.
- Regular exposure to industrial shop hazards which require additional protection from noise, fall hazards and air quality. Safety boots must be worn.
- Regular fast pace or work with tight deadlines.
- A medium stress environment due to timelines.

Shift Availability
- Monday to Friday - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

**Benefits**:

- Competitive Wages
- Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits
- AD&D, Life and STD Disability Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Company supplied PPE
- Great work life balance
- Safety Boot Allowance
- Year-round work
- Stable career
- Family environment and company culture