Job Description

Overview

Provide leadership to the maintenance trades, assess equipment repairs and assign manpower according to production priorities to maximize equipment availability on a daily basis

Duties

Assign and allocate the maintenance trades tasks to the maintenance crews on a daily basis to maximize equipment availability to match production priorities Distribute workforce to the assigned tasks that best utilizes and applies the skills and knowledge of the resources available Maintain close daily relationship to the area production supervisors Monitor the daily progress of the maintenance trades to assigned tasks Work hands on with the maintenance team as needed for breakdowns, troubleshooting, and assessments Recognize and recommend employee training needs to the Plant Manager including skills upgrading, apprenticeship development etc. to promote internal growth and develop core manufacturing equipment maintenance knowledge Report and recommend employee disciplinary actions to the Plant Manager Review submitted maintenance request forms (MRF's), assign workforce accordingly, check for completeness and submit to Maintenance Coordinator Work with the Joint Health and Safety Committee to ensure the safety of all workers is ensured with production and maintenance equipment that is maintained in safe operating condition Advise the Maintenance Coordinator of modifications to existing Preventative Maintenance programs (PM's) and development of new programs Communicate directly with equipment suppliers and vendors on equipment repair issues and parts specification to expedite emergency repairs Assist on an as needed basis with guidance and support of other plants maintenance and repair issues Provide direction to any sub-contractors performing maintenance work or project work on site as required

Skills

Qualified trades person with a minimum of five years' experience in heavy manufacturing and facilities maintenance, including a minimum of three years' experience in direct maintenance trades supervision Strong team player Good command of the English language both written and verbal Demonstrated communication, problem solving, interpersonal and analytical skills Computer literacy including MS Office applications
If you are looking for a new opportunity with a company that promotes from within, Patriot welcomes you to submit your resume for consideration.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Patriot Forge Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Patriot Forge if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $44.00-$46.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Brantford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

433A or 442A Certificate of Qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person