Maintenance Technician

**About ODG**

ODG is a manufacturer of precision Gears, Shafts, and Assemblies operating out of a 75,000 sq ft facility in New Hamburg, Ontario. ODG offers a climate-controlled environment, attractive benefits package, and educational assistance for employees.

**Job Purpose**:
ODG is looking for a motivated individual who would be responsible for performing maintenance work on equipment such as CNC machinery, Gear cutting machines, Industrial machinery and general building maintenance.

The incumbent will also maintain machines and equipment to operate at peak performance.

**Essential Duties**:

- Participating in the Preventative Maintenance program on all equipment for continuous improvement of all machines
- Performing breakdown and preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment;
- Adjusting machinery and repairing or replacing defective parts
- Cleaning, lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work on machineries
- Reading diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Identifying potential safety problems and making adjustments as necessary;
- Inspecting and examining machinery and equipment to detect irregularities and malfunctions
- Operating machine tools to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery
- Ensuring operating safety devices function properly on completion of repairs, modifications and installations
- Providing feedback to both Production and Maintenance Associates;
- Work from drawings, manufacturing information, written or verbal instruction;
- Maintaining equipment/maintenance boards as required;
- Keeping detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
- Performing weekly and monthly maintenance on machines;
- All other duties as assigned

**What We Offer**
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- Pension matching after one year
- Group Health and Wellness Benefits
- Innovative Company Culture
- Adaptive and Responsive Leadership
- Dedication to Positive Change
- Commitment to Social Responsibility
- Climate Controlled Manufacturing Environment.

**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

**Key Competencies**:

- Integrity and Accountability
- Motivation and Empowerment
- Developing Talent
- Driving Results
- Team building

**Educational Requirements**:

- High School Education (OSSD) or equivalent

**Other Education/Certification/Training Preferred**:

- Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician
- Thorough knowledge of manufacturing methods and shop practices;
- Read blueprints and drawings;
- Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems
- Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods

**Job Related Experience Required**:

- Great with time management, extremely organized
- Problem solving, decision making critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently without supervision and meet tight deadlines
- Be available to perform essential urgent work after regular working hours
- Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations as well as Company health and safety policies and procedures; promotes a safety culture.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Long periods of standing
- Repetitive Motions
- Walking
- Reaching
- Physical ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds

**Working Conditions**:
There is low risk of exposure to fumes, noxious odors, dusts, lighting extremes or any other adverse working conditions.

**Ontario Drive & Gear Limited is committed to complying with Employment Equity, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code throughout the entire employment cycle.**

**If you require accommodation at any stage in the recruitment process, please let us know.**

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

**Salary**: $23.00-$35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Evenings
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Manufacturing: 2 years (preferred)
- Maintenance: 2 years (preferred)