Maintenance Lead

At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, our employees have incredible opportunities to work for an organization that is known for our forward-thinking innovation and eco-friendly design in products and packaging.

As a Canadian family-owned company, we’re passionate about creating products that add value & continue to develop the growing circular economy in Canada while reducing waste, carbon & energy use.

Our culture is inclusive, supportive, and encourages learning and development to support internal career advancement opportunities. We are problem solvers who find fulfillment and reward in making impossible possible. We are hands-on, focused, and committed to always being a part of something bigger.

If you are creative, passionate and enjoy working in a collaborative environment we would like to hear from you.

As a Lead Maintenance Technician **you can expect**:

- Excellent Hourly Wage
- Straight Days
- Employee Referral Program
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Health and Dental Benefits
- RRSP Company Match
- On the Job Training
- Uniforms
- Safety Shoe Allowance
- Clean and Safe Work Environment
- Teamwork
- Continuous Skills Development

**Responsibilities**:

- Strong Leadership skills with the ability to provide positive direction.
- Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/ hydraulic systems using schematics and technical drawings.
- Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine how to proceed.
- Participate in the implementation of various improvement projects.
- Repair, install, align, dismantle, and move equipment / production lines.
- Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts.
- Clean, lubricate and perform machine maintenance.
- The Maintenance Mechanic ensures the operation and maintenance (predictive and preventive) of production equipment and assets and detect irregularities and malfunctions.
- Solid understanding of mechanical workflow, able to solve problems that occur within the production line, machinery and maintenance team.
- Available to work as required with an “on call” component.
- Generate, edit and assign work orders to other maintenance staff on a daily basis.
- Back up the Maintenance Lead in the process of building, maintaining, and organizing spare parts inventory.
- Your own set of tools will be required.
- Other duties as assigned including an on-call component.

**Education/Skills/Experience Required**:

- A Licensed Electrician with mechanical experience, a ticketed Millwright or a 3rd year apprentice.
- Minimum of 5 years mechanical experience in a beverage manufacturing environment.
- Krones bottling experience would be highly preferred.
- Experience leading a small team of maintenance technicians and provide guidance, training, and direction to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
- Possess strong electrical and PLC knowledge.
- Ability to correctly read and interpret schematics.
- Experience working with preventative maintenance software.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with lots of change.
- Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and Lockout Procedures.
- Strong team player with excellent problem-solving skills.

**Working Environment and Physical Demands**:

- The Maintenance Technician Lead is required to stand; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequent walking, including going up and down stairs and ladders, and bending are required.
- Working at heights and in confined spaces may be required.
- Working conditions in certain areas can be wet, slippery and noisy.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, able to crouch, bend and kneel, as well as capable of heavy lifting and carrying.
- Noisy due to machinery and equipment in operation.
- Wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety protocols.

Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**Note to Recruiting Agencies**

**About Ice River Sustainable Solutions**: