Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Primary Job Posting Location:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Caledon, Ontario Canada<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis-3"><b>Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.</b></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright) or Industrial Electrician<b> </b>position supports the package sorting system, including belt conveyors, at our state-of-the-art Caledon Automated Hub. In our industry, this position is also known as Plant Mechanic or Industrial Mechanic. This position is responsible for a broad range of maintenance activities that are performed to keep UPS package handling facilities operating efficiently and effectively. The work can be fast-paced and requires routine interaction with other operations employees.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Job Type:</span></b><span> Full-Time Permanent</span></p><p><b><span>Work Location: </span></b><span>12424 Dixie Road, Caledon, ON L7C 2L8</span></p><p><b><span>Department: </span></b><span>Buildings and Systems Engineering</span></p><p><b><span>Workdays: </span></b><span>5 consecutive days <b><span>(Flexibility required to  work occasional weekends & non-regular shifts, especially in peak season)</span></b></span></p><p><b><span>Pay rate: </span></b><span>$39.24/Hr.</span></p><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b><i><b>**Ensure that you upload/attach your resume when submitting your application.**</b></i></b></span></p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Repairing and/or replacing mechanical components, including but not limited to motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates</li><li>Performing regularly scheduled maintenance on various conveyors and other specialized conveyance & sortation systems</li><li>Troubleshooting, adjusting and replacing parts for large-scale automated parcel sortation equipment</li><li>Performing investigative and corrective maintenance based on inspection findings for various kinds of equipment</li><li>Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or replacing pneumatic and hydraulic equipment</li><li>Welding equipment such as handrails, conveyor supports, package handling equipment, carts, and grating</li><li>Performing preventive maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, sorters, bulk carts, and powered industrial equipment</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Requirements:</span></b></p><ul><li>Grade 12 education or equivalent</li><li>Possession of a valid <b>433A Millwright or 442A Industrial Electrician</b> Certification of Qualification is required (extensive <i>relevant</i> experience working with conveyor & sortation equipment, or possession of a valid welding certification, may also be considered)</li><li>Ability to read/interpret technical drawings and equipment manuals is a requirement</li><li>3 years of post-apprenticeship experience performing maintenance on conveyor equipment preferred</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, convey & receive instruction, and coordinate with partners over the radio in an industrial environment</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Experience working in high pressure environments</li><li>Experience in performing maintenance on conveyor belts is highly preferred</li><li>Knowledge of building schematics & drawings is an asset</li><li>Knowledge of the keyboard and basic computer skills is an asset</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Compensation and Benefits:</span></b></p><ul><li>Paid training</li><li>Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit- Every Friday</li><li>Personal paid days off (Eligibility Requirements)</li><li>2 weeks of paid vacation after 1 year of service (3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10 years, 5 weeks after 20 years, and 6 weeks after 25 years)  </li><li>Extended Health Care Benefits (Vision, health, life insurance, and dental benefits after one year of service)</li><li>Annual allowance of $250 for Steel-Toe shoes</li><li>Annual allowance of $450 for tools</li><li>Immediate access to UPS ‘Employee Discounts’</li><li>Free Onsite Parking</li><li>Employee Referral Bonus Program (conditions apply) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Opportunity to work in UPS Canada’s largest state-of-the-art automated sorting facility</li><li>Opportunity for advancement within a Fortune 50 Company</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Expenses / Working Conditions</b><b>:</b></p><ul><li>Monthly union dues (approximately $52/month)</li><li>A union initiation fee of $50 will be deducted after completing 90 working days with UPS.</li><li>Exposed to hot/cold temperatures when working indoors and outdoors</li><li>Wear a UPS Auto Mechanic uniform and adhere to the company’s Appearance Guidelines</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>UPS is a diverse and equal opportunity employer.  Accommodations are available, on request, for candidates with disabilities taking part in the recruitment process.  If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please advise if you require accommodation for a disability.</p>

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