About Spinrite
Spinrite is an inspiration and education-driven crafts company in the North American market. Bernat, Red Heart, Caron, Coats & Clark and Yarnspirations are our key brands, supporting brick and mortar and e-commerce sales channels. Our products are available at leading retailers such as Walmart, Amazon, Jo-Ann Stores and Michaels. We take pride in what we do and are passionate about inspiring creativity for our consumers. Recently, we have grown significantly. In early 2019, we purchased Coats & Clark, which essentially doubled the size of our company. Moving to the future, our vision is to the world’s largest inspiration-driven company for makers all over the world.
About the Role
Spinrite is the largest craft yarn and sewing thread company in North America. As an industry leader focused on driving growth and execution excellence. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician for our Afternoon shift (3PM – 11PM) to join our growing Maintenance team.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining operation efficiency of production equipment and general plant operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Resolve machine problems as they occur
Perform mechanical maintenance related to repairing heavy industrial equipment including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Perform Maintenance in accordance with company policy
Communicate with supervisors daily on issues concerning the department
Create a team atmosphere
Conduct safety inspections, maintenance audits and training.
Assist in installation of new equipment
Responsible for entering work and part requests into computerized maintenance management system
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
Blueprint reading knowledge will be considered an asset.
Electrical diagram knowledge will be considered an asset.
General mechanical knowledge including hydraulic, pneumatic systems.
Basic VFD motor control installation and maintenance will be considered an asset.
Ability to perform either MIG, TIG or stick welding.
1 year experience maintaining industrial machinery and controls
1 year experience maybe from equivalent technical educational training in a relevant field
High school diploma preferred
Technical education training or practical experience in industrial maintenance, electrical, welding, machine tool and/or HVAC systems.
Spinrite is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and all applicants for employment without regard to any status protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code, US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and applicable state law. If you need assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at 519-291-3780 and ask to be directed to HR.