Senior Technician- III

Company Overview

Durabuilt Windows & Doors has been a leader in the manufacturing industry for over 30 years, evolving from a small family business into one of Western Canada’s largest privately held companies. Our commitment to hard work, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a place on Canada’s Best Managed Companies list since 2012.

What You’ll Do

Core Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical faults on production machinery, automated equipment, conveyors, and plant support systems.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace motors, drives, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, bearings, gearboxes, belts, chains, shafts, and couplings.
• Diagnose faults involving PLC inputs and outputs, HMI alarms, variable frequency drives, servo systems, and machine controls.
• Maintain and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including cylinders, valves, pumps, hoses, and regulators.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, lubrication, inspections, alignment, calibration, and equipment adjustments.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and troubleshooting guides.
• Investigate recurring breakdowns, abnormal noise, vibration, overheating, and equipment inaccuracies; recommend corrective actions.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and communicate repair progress, operational impact, and estimated restoration time.
• Work with production and quality teams to resolve equipment-related performance and product quality issues.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, relocation, modifications, and upgrades.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and verify hazardous energy is controlled before beginning work.
• Inspect machine guarding, emergency stops, and safety interlocks; report and address deficiencies within authorized procedures.
• Record maintenance activities, failure findings, downtime, and parts usage in the CMMS.
• Identify critical spare parts and coordinate requirements with the maintenance team.
• Assist OEM technicians and contractors during troubleshooting, repairs, and service visits.
• Test equipment after repairs and coordinate its safe return to production.
• Provide clear shift handovers and guide operators on routine equipment care and early warning signs.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and perform all duties within training, qualifications, and authorization.

Maintenance of GED Line

• Work closely with GED technician in person or on phone to troubleshoot the line.
• Train other maintenance individuals and operators on the machine.
• Prepare a troubleshoot guide for the machine.
• Prepare a Work Instruction, SOP and other documentation on the machine.
• Understand and follow the quality standards related to the output of GED machine.
• Be flexible in the work hours and shift to accommodate production while troubleshooting.
• Open to the improvements that can be done on the machine.
• Understand the critical inventory parts required.
• Ensure all parts are entered into the maintenance software system.
• Other Duties as requested.

Competencies – you’re good at

• Able to communicate effectively in English both verbal and written.
• High comfort level working in a fast-paced team environment that is constantly changing.
• Pressure to produce tangible results and complete projects within tight timelines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Troubleshooting abilities to analyze problem and provide solutions.

• Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Technology/Engineering is required.
• Journeyperson Certification in Electrical or Millwright trades is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is considered an asset.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

Your experience is

• 4+ years of experience in a Maintenance Technician position.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain GED machines.
• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. 
•  Knowledge of Preventative Maintenance, CMMS, Mechanical/Electrical systems and quality control systems within a manufacturing environment. 
• Understanding of manufacturing and procurement/supply chain. 

Working conditions

• Physically able to lift between 0 lbs to 50 lbs.
• Work primarily in a production facility. The plant environment can be dusty and noisy.
• Move around the plant, maneuver product, and gather information.
• Requires extended periods of sitting and using the telephone.
• Doors are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changes.
• Floors in work area may be slippery during wet weather conditions, have cracks and be uneven.
• Passing forklifts emit gas fumes.
• Tools, supplies and chemicals may contain hazardous materials and emit unpleasant odors.

Reporting Relations

Reports to: Team Lead

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We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or faith. Thank you to all those apply and those who are short-listed will be contacted.

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