Maintenance Technician

WHO WE ARE

**Our Brands**: The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Prescriptives, Lab Series, Origins, Tommy Hilfiger, MAC, Kiton, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Donna Karan New York, DKNY, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Michael Kors, Darphin, Tom Ford, Smashbox, Ermenegildo Zegna, AERIN, RODIN olio lusso, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, By Kilian, BECCA, Too Faced and Dr. Jart+.

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Provide technical guidance, training and coaching to Set-up Mechanics, Line Technicians, Cleaners, Operators, etc. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, set-up and operate manufacturing, processing and plant support equipment. Establish and complete PM’s as required. Support other areas of the business across the Canadian Operations as required / assigned as required / assigned.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leadership

Identify training requirements, help develop training matrices and conduct training/coaching sessions for Maintenance Technicians, Operators and other staff
Coordinate with the Technical Supervisor to assist in assigning technical resources and establishing priorities based on operational and business needs
Performs other duties as assigned and required

2. Machinery / Repair / Equipment Maintenance

**Performs repairs on**: production-filling equipment, packaging equipment, compounding equipment, material handling equipment, conveyors, case sealers, kettles and process equipment
Has a good working knowledge of compressors, boilers and sprinkler systems
Machines using lathes, drill presses, band saws and other shop machines or tooling
Interface with all packaging, process and support equipment within the site
Address equipment failure modes through breakdown analysis, etc.
Assist with resolving failure modes of plant support equipment i.e. compressors, heat exchangers, dust collectors, vacuum systems, etc.
Identify and recommend for purchase replacement equipment components through interfacing with technical personnel from external contractors/suppliers

3. Equipment Set-up and Operability

Perform and assist Line Technicians with set-ups / equipment changeovers for filling, assembly and process equipment including (but not limited to): fillers (lipstick, hot pours, foundation, mascara, etc.), cartoners, over-wrappers, case packers, labelers, lasers, ink jet coders, kettles, mixers, pumps, etc.
In-depth troubleshooting of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
In-depth troubleshooting of drive-mechanisms, including, but not limited to, motors, gearboxes, pulleys and bearings
General troubleshooting of PLC/HMI, Photo sensors, Vision Systems, Thermal Printers
General electrical troubleshooting as authorized

4. Continuous Improvement

Lead, actively participate and support facility and corporate Lean Manufacturing initiatives
Participate, support & improve the Site PM/CMMS program
Conceptualize and implement design upgrades to outmoded devises and systems in an effort to increase efficiencies
Aid in the installation of new equipment
Review new equipment purchase specifications. Provide feedback with regards to equipment design and operability
Participate, as required, in Factory Acceptance Tests, commissioning and start-up of new equipment installations
Assist, as required, in new equipment validations within GMP, OTC and EH&S guidelines
Support the New Product Launch process as required

5. Health, Safety and Quality

Proactively identify, report and resolve safety concerns
Observe and conform to all corporate EH&S and GMP/OTC guidelines and procedures
Adhere to all established safety programs, i.e. Lock-out Tag-out, Electrical Safety, etc.
Actively participate in applicable Risk Assessment’s, Pre-start Health and Safety Review’s (PSR’s) and hazard assessments as required
Actively participate in Near Miss and BBS Observation activities

6. Housekeeping

Maintain clean work environment on the production floor and within the maintenance shop
Actively participate and support the Canadian Operations 5S Program

**Qualifications**:
**Minimum Education Level**: Minimum high school education. Post-secondary education and/or trade school training an asset.

**Minimum Years of Experience**: 3 - 5 years

**Required Language Proficiency**: English

**Licenses or Certifications**: Millwright or electrician certification an asset

**Additional Job Specifications**:
Good understanding of basic mechanical principles
Strong working knowledge of PLC’s, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems, strong mechanical aptitude
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
English language proficiency; ability to resolve issues in a tactful and diplomatic manner, communicat