Maintenance Tech- 2nd Shift

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Maintain production and building equipment to keep it running safely and efficiently while maintaining overall troubleshooting and repairs, improvement projects, and new installations.

·         Support and adhere to all company safety initiatives.

·         Perform all work in a high-quality manner to meet customer expectations.

·         Achieve the assigned preventative maintenance schedule.

·         Complete assigned unplanned maintenance tasks.

·         Participate in cross-training to help always ensure appropriate levels of coverage.

·         Interface with other cells and departments as required in order to resolve issues.

·         Interface with outside contractor activities as required, ensuring the contractors are following applicable New Flyer rules and requirements.

·         Support and comply with all Operational Excellence initiatives, including 5S and lean manufacturing.

·         Report unexpected issues and delays and bring forward ideas and options for resolution.

·         Understand and follow all relevant New Flyer policies and procedures.

·         Participate in the daily communication huddle.

Requirements

·         Previous employment with maintenance responsibilities and experience is preferred

·         Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

·         Experience working as an effective team player

·         Have knowledge and experience to be able to handle unusual job events and the ability to deviate from accepted practice if needed.

·         Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, schematics and manuals.

·         Knowledge of Control Devices, Motors, PLC’s, VFD’s and Soft Starts.

·         Knowledge of HVAC systems (troubleshoot, replace components, change belts and filters).

·         Have completed basic building/construction jobs (building walls, door repair, painting, lighting, etc.).

·         Have basic plumbing skills (installed copper and PVC lines, rebuilt facets and control valves, unplugged toilets and drains, etc.).

·         Have completed projects by identifying problems, designing solutions, building and implementation, including metal projects using metal working equipment.

·         Must have a high level of mechanical aptitude and be multitalented.

·         Must possess good written communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Must be able to work independently and with company personnel and vendors.

Benefits

•   Starting per Union contract- $32.32 an hour
• comprehensive benefits package starting day one

• A continuous learning environment.

• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.

•   Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.

• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, e­fficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions.  News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and