Employment - Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Anchored Recruiting & HR Solutions Ltd.

Full-Time Permanent

Weekdays

Description

Employer: Polysteel Atlantic Ltd. / East Coast Rope Ltd.

Title: Maintenance Technician

Position: Full Time Permanent (40hrs/week)

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 4:00PM

Job Location: Edwardsville, NS

Proposed Start Date: As soon as possible

Compensation Package: Annual salary starting at $60,000 (negotiable based on commensurate experience and qualifications), comprehensive cost shared benefits package, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more!

Application Closing Date: December 15th, 2024 @ 11:59PM, or until the position has been filled.

Anchored Recruiting is delighted to partner with Polysteel Atlantic Ltd. to find a Maintenance Technician to be part of their dedicated and professional team. 

Polysteel Atlantic Limited is a local manufacturer in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, that manufacturers high tensile strength three strand synthetic rope, producing over 6,000,000 lbs per year for the aquaculture and commercial fishing industries. Polysteel Atlantic manufactures customized rope and is the reason for the company’s growing popularity in the various industries it services.

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for, but not limited to, maintaining and repairing electrical and mechanical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and diagnosing, testing, and analyzing the performance and functionality of the electrical and mechanical components and systems.

If you are an analytical thinker, self-starter, and someone who enjoys problem-solving and working within a team environment, this is the role for you!

Core Accountabilities:

  • Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Install, operate, and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment and systems, such as motors, drives, sensors, PLC’s, VFD’s, HMI’s, power suppliers, and pneumatic controls.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems, following technical manuals and instructions.
  • Diagnose, test, and analyze the performance and functionality of electrical and mechanical components, assemblies, and systems, using specialized and standard test equipment and tools.
  • Assist in the design, development, and testing of electrical and mechanical components, equipment, systems, prototypes and models.
  • Calibrate electrical and mechanical equipment and instruments.
  • Collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the preparation of estimates, schedules, budgets, specifications, and reports.
  • Update maintenance records and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Electrical or Mechanical certificate or diploma is required.
  • Minimum of three (3) – five (5) years’ relevant experience is required.  
  • Electrical or Mechanical Red Seal Certification is preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Growth mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt.
  • Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to work efficiently under pressure.
  • Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Knowledge and Expertise:

  • Bearing theory
  • Lubrication theory
  • Knowledge of AC and DC circuits.
  • Knowledge of schematic interpretation.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints.
  • Ability to interpret, troubleshoot, and wire electrical circuits.
  • Ability to interpret hydraulic schematics, understand circuits, plumb circuits, troubleshoot and repair the operation and components in those circuits.
  • Ability to interpret pneumatic schematics, understand circuits, plumb circuits, and troubleshoot and repair the operation and components in those circuits.
  • Ability to proficiently use tools for analyzing and testing circuits and components.
  • Knowledge of and experience troubleshooting, programming, and wiring of VFD’s, PLC’s, and HMI’s.
  • Motor theory with experience troubleshooting and wiring motors, including starter circuits.

We thank you for your interest, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If interested in this opportunity, please click the ‘Apply’ button. Please note this position will remain open until filled. Applicants will be reviewed in two-week windows.

All information collected will be shared with our client, Polysteel Atlantic Limited. By submitting this application, Anchored Recruiting & HR Solutions LTD. will be adding you to Talent pool database. You may be contacted in the future regarding future job opportunities. Please note that this position is open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents only. As per the collective agreement any non-union management position obtains the authority and is responsible for the oversight of employee performance reviews. 

How To Apply

Anchored Recruiting & HR Solutions Ltd. will be accepting applications for this opportunity via their Human Resource Information System (HRIS), or other external site. Please follow the link and the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (study permit, open work permit holders).

Only applicants who are authorized to work in Canada will be considered.

Location Information
Community
Edwardsville
County
Province
NS
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Anchored Recruiting & HR Solutions Ltd.
NOC Code
Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
1
Pay Type
Salary
Pay Period
To be Determined
Remuneration Per Pay Period
Estimated Weekly Hours
Start Date
End Date
Language
English
Posted on
November 8th 2024
Expires
December 15th 2024