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Airbus • Fort Erie, Canada

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A FACILITIES MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Location: Fort Erie, ON

The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior of the building by making repairs or supporting contractors for repairs. The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic is responsible to assist AHCA departments as needed for various tasks. The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic is also responsible for delivering and picking up packages, assisting contractors, painting, simple metal fabrication and sanitation/grounds maintenance. The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic will troubleshoot and perform repairs on equipment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintaining the Facility and Property

  • Monitor systems throughout the plant and replace/fix when necessary
  • Fabricate/weld items that can help with the operation of the plant
  • Monitor heating and cooling systems-Adjust only when necessary
  • Plumbing
  • Supporting contractors when further help is needed for maintenance
  • Close preventative maintenance tickets as per monthly requirements
  • Performs various repairs as needed to maintain a safe work environment as requested by the Health and Safety Committee
  • As an active member of the Spill Response Team, the Maintenance Mechanic is required to aid the team by cleaning and removing hazardous chemical spills/leaks in accordance to set procedures


Assist AHCA Employees with Tasks

  • Emptying and cleaning out rinse tanks to ensure materials go to the proper waste area
  • Building shipping crates
  • Complete employee facility tickets
  • Deliver and pick up parcels on behalf of the company


Assist Contractors

  • Accompany contractors while they are repairing machines, conducting inspections or estimating quotes for jobs
  • Operating fork lift/crane for contractors in order for them to complete their jobs


Maintain Facility Grounds

  • Remove snow from the parking area, fire lanes, shipping, and walkways
  • Add salt to icy surfaces to prevent accidents/falls
  • Cleaning and clearing pavement of debris and removing any litter from property and flight area
  • Ensuring landscaping is well maintained by trimming trees, mowing lawn and gardening


EDUCATION & JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • Completion of High School
  • Licenced or certification in a related Technical Field


Experience

  • 3 (three ) years’ experience as a licensed/certified Tradesperson
  • Driver’s license required
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.
  • Forklift, overhead crane, welding, and mechanical experience would all be an asset


Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

  • Knowledge of all power tools, hand tools, snow removal and lawn maintenance equipment
  • Knowledge in Electrical/Electronic/pneumatic and Hydraulic is an asset
  • Ability to read blueprints and equipment schematics an asset
  • Proficiency in computer skills/use of digital tools for Preventative Maintenance
  • Intermediate level proficiency in Google Suite is an asset
  • Excellent social skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
  • Able to multitask and prioritize
  • Able to work independently and as part of team
  • Strong communication skills
  • Assists Health & Safety and Site Security in the event of an emergency


This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Entry Level

Job Family:
Production means/Maintenance

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Annual bonus
Enhanced maternity leave
Open to compressed hours
Accrued annual leave
Sabbaticals
Enhanced sick pay
Adoption leave
Health insurance
Enhanced paternity leave
Family health insurance
Complimentary Medical Services
Referral bonus
Bike parking
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Teambuilding days
In house training
Employee discounts

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150,000

Gender diversity (m:f):

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