Glass Operations Mechanic

Opta GroupHamilton, ON
Onsite

About The Position

The Glass Operations Mechanic will report directly to the Glass Operations Supervisor and is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and production tasks to assist with glass operations.

Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lb
  • Previous experience in a production/manufacturing setting
  • Capable of working in a team and independently
  • Capable of following a production/maintenance plan while working independently
  • Technical mechanical diploma is required
  • Welding, millwright or other mechanical RED Seal training is required.
  • Experience operating forklift, loader, and scissor lift is required.
  • Must have basic math skills.
  • Must have both verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all assigned significant maintenance repairs and upgrades in Glass Plant. This will include, but not be limited to:
  • Bearing replacement
  • Belt replacement
  • Lubrication system maintenance
  • Dust collector maintenance
  • Small mechanical construction projects (welding, piping, etc)
  • Air system maintenance
  • Operate Glass Cleaning, Glass Operations equipment as standard but be able to operate plant legacy equipment if required.
  • Packaging 1000 kg bulk bags of products via bulk bag loading system in Glass area.
  • Reports any inconsistencies and uses standard repair procedures.
  • Monitor quality and record general production information (when required).
  • Work in compliance with company safety, environmental and operating procedures.
  • Cleaning of the plant and work area as required.
  • Operate forklift and scissor lift.
  • Operate front end loader for glass transfer and waste removal.
  • Work at heights using fall protection.
  • Must know how to SAFELY operate all equipment used in the glass production area.
  • Maintain production at peak performance.
  • Be well versed and follow SOP’s for all production and maintenance operations.
  • Operate control panels. Operate equipment systems from a PLC interface (automated control)
  • Sample and analyze finished product per quality procedures (if required).
  • Assist with training of new employees.
  • Shift work is required.
  • Report any non-conformities to management.
  • Assist in investigation of customer complaints.
  • Maintain written quality records.
  • Must be able to communicate both written and verbally with management and through use of various productivity software programs as Sharepoint, Outlook email, Excel, etc
  • Perform preventive/condition based maintenance inspections and services in conjunction with the Operations Technicians.
  • Perform wear part maintenance and screen replacement (as defined by SOP’s) in conjunction with the Operation Technicians.
  • Other maintenance procedures as skills allow.
  • Effectively handle small tools.
  • Maintain and clean tools and equipment.
  • Other duties as required when directed by plant management.

Benefits

  • Extended Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Life, AD&D, and Dependent Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • RRSP Match
  • On Demand Pay (Dayforce Wallet)
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