Maintenance Technician Jobs

AGAT Laboratories is a full-service laboratory with locations across Canada. We are the most diversified laboratory in Canada; our scientists are highly-skilled and specialized in the fields of biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, geology, engineering and other specialty services. With a broad range of staff experience and state-of-the-art instrumentation, we provide cross-analytical solutions for the Environmental, Energy, Mining, Transportation, Industrial, Agri-food and Life Sciences sectors.

Our Thunder Bay, ON location is currently hiring for a Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• Simple machinist duties and responsibilities
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Responsible for diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment
• Requires near constant supervision
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Mechanic tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervisor
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience
• 1+ years related experience
• Valid Forklift license an asset
• Valid Driver’s License

Work Environment:

This position requires a person to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb and lift throughout the shift in a laboratory or outdoor environment. Manual dexterity is required to perform repetitive tasks. PPE is required where applicable. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Work for AGAT?

We offer exceptional competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision Care
• Long Term Disability
• Life Coverage
• Dental Care
• Extended Health Care
• Vacation and Flex/sick time

AGAT Laboratories would like to thank all applicants; however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

AGAT Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the hiring manager of any accommodations that are required. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

Thank you for your interest in AGAT Laboratories.

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