Specialist, Electromechanics

Job Overview

Job Requisition Id : 190775

Business Function : Engineering

Primary City : Kitchener

Province : Ont. - GTA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Employment Status : Permanent

Language Requirement : English Essential

Number of Vacancies : 1

Shift Details : Sunday to Friday (Shift 1 starts Sunday night at 10 : 00 P.M. ending Friday morning at 6 : 00 A.M.).

Salary : $36.36 per hour

Job Closing Date : January 4, 2025

Electromechanical Specialist – Role Description

The Electromechanical Specialist is primarily responsible for providing preventive and corrective maintenance of electromechanical aspects of all types of postal equipment to ensure its good working order and continued operation. This includes troubleshooting, testing, repair and monitoring of electromechanical aspects of mail processing and handling equipment, as well as associated electrical and electronic systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of electromechanical and associated electronic aspects of all types of postal equipment, including testing, diagnosis, maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment and revision work, rebuilding or modifying parts as necessary.
• Read schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams and specifications to locate and correct malfunctions and failures.
• Recommend changes in preventive maintenance procedures and practices; assist in revising maintenance checklists and task frequencies.
• Investigate serious equipment failures, determine causes and recommend remedial action to prevent recurrence.
• Initiate work orders for corrective actions, estimate time and materials, and lay out work for major or difficult jobs.
• Observe established safety practices, recommend additional safety measures, and advise operations personnel on safe operating procedures.
• Maintain documentation in the Computerized Maintenance Management System, report equipment failures and recommend corrective measures.
• Use hand and power tools, mechanical, electrical and electronic gauging devices, instruments, test equipment and predictive technologies; operate motorized lifting equipment and specialized tools for work at heights.
• Retrieve items from stores and participate in training programs as required.
• Perform other job‑related tasks in support of primary duties.

Qualifications

Education : Completion of a 2‑year post‑secondary program in mechanical or electro‑mechanical field (e.g., industrial mechanic, millwright, mechanical technician / technologist). (DEC in Quebec.)

Experience : Two years of experience within the last five years in maintenance and repair of mechanical or electro‑mechanical systems and equipment, or a diploma per educational requirements funded by Canada Post within the last five years.

Other Candidate Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

Physical Abilities

Must be able to exercise physical effort in lifting heavy equipment and tools, and perform maintenance routines in cramped spaces, heights, and other awkward positions.

Values and Behaviours

Our values – Trust , Respect and Deliver – represent our fundamental promise. Our behaviours – Make the call , Know the destination , Deliver for others , Ignite our pride – embody these values. We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day.

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