Kitchener, ON, Canada
22 days ago
Maintenance Mechanic

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we’re missing is you.  Apply today!!

About the role

Candidate will repair company equipment and building in a safe, timely, cost-effective and practical manner. The Maintenance Mechanic is a skilled worker in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining all components of plant equipment.

Responsibilities:

Diagnose, build, rebuild, and repair all parts of equipment, mechanical, electrical systems.

Establish maintenance processes and procedures.

Perform repairs, including emergency repairs in the field.

Inspect buildings, equipment and systems for stability, quality and safety.

Maintain inventory and order supplies and parts.

Maintain and complete documentation for fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, building alarms and other building systems.

Execute gas and electric welding.

Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Complete equipment maintenance records and ensure that preventative maintenance is complete

Perform inspection, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulic systems, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.

Trouble shoot and perform failure analysis of component parts and systems on lift trucks, plant equipment or secondary component parts and systems

Welding and fabricating to repair and build plant equipment.

Plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry and pump rebuilding and repair.

Requirements:

Valid driver’s license required.

Problem solving aptitude.

Manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Ability to stand, kneel, sit, for long periods of time and lift up-to 50lbs.

Minimum 1-year experience in a mechanical role with knowledge in hydraulics, electrical, plumbing, general carpentry and motors.

Knowledge and understanding of OHSA rules and regulations as well as the proper handling of hazardous material.

Experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Demonstrate safety conscious behaviors – knowledge and experience with 5S considered an asset.

Ability to operate small hand tools, power tools, hand trucks, drill presses, grinders, conveyors, gas welding, brazing or cutting apparatus, and various other heavy equipment.

Ability to work in an environment that includes exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, noise level, and outside weather conditions.

Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and with the aid of a respirator when necessary.

Must be able to read precision instruments, such as micrometers, dial indicators, digital multi-meters and other electronic diagnostic tools.

Our DEI Commitment
 

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

 

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Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

 

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