Electro-Mechanical Technician
About Us:
Metro Compactor Service was established in 1978 and is Canada’s leading expert in Waste and Recycling Equipment solutions. We are looking for a full time Electro-Mechanical Technician to join our in-shop production team.
To learn more about us, please visit us at: www.metrocompactor.com/about-us/
What You’ll Do
We are looking for an Electro-Mechanical Technician who will work inside our production shop. The individual is responsible for testing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing of new or refurbished waste and recycling equipment’s (balers and compactors) which is composed of electrical and hydraulic components. While working in shop, the candidate will be reading electrical schematics to install, commission and wire panels with PLCs, relays, sensors, HMIs, Motors, electrical solenoids, Hydraulic cylinders, and other components
Our ideal candidate has both
electrical and mechanical aptitude and should have strong ability to
read and understand electrical schematics. The opportunity is 60% electrical; 40%
mechanical.
This is a permanent position.
Hours:
7am – 4:30pm
Specific
Duties
· Troubleshoot and fix control panels.
· Run wire, install and trouble shoot all aspects of the electrical system as per schematics
· Installing, wiring, and testing of control panels
· PLC upgrades, downloads, and basic modifications
· Install, repair, and maintain hydraulic components - you will be trained in hydraulics
o Includes mounting hydraulic cylinders, making hydraulic hoses, replace hydraulic pumps and filling hydraulic oil.
· Analyzes work orders and wiring blueprints to determine need for supplies and sequence of operations required.
· Maintain tidy and safe work area
· Report any unsafe conditions or concerns to Supervisor
Our Ideal Candidate (Must Have):
1. 2+ years of experience hands-on experience with panels and sensor components
2. Electrical wiring, commissioning, and repair on panel
o Experience working with various components such as: Safety interlocks, Ultrasonic sensors, Photo-eyes, Pressure Transducers, Solenoids, Relays, limit switches and motor controls
3. Ability to read and understand electrical circuit drawings to properly install, diagnose, repair, and replace various parts and components.
4. Experience working with hand tools such as drills, screwdrivers, voltmeters, hammers, and wrenches
5. PLC commissioning (upgrades, downloads, and basic modifications)
o At Metro we work with Allen Bradley & Schneider PLCs
An Asset if you have:
· Previous working experience in hydraulic systems
· Ability to operate a forklift
Work Environment
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Physical Demands: While
performing duties of this job, the Electo-Mechanical Technician would
be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance,
stoop or kneel.
· Must be able to lift 40 pounds
· Must be able to have manual dexterity to operate equipment and tools required on the job.
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