Equipment Installation Technician

Job Description

Location
MiTek Canada
Machinery Division
5019 – 90th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2S9

Perform the installation, troubleshooting and repair of machinery. Provide training for customers on proper operations, maintenance and repair of machinery. The ideal candidate works with minimal supervision, has excellent problem-solving skills and experience to make good decisions. Ensures accurate and timely assembly and installation of all equipment. Fluently reads technical drawings and instructions in order to accurately complete the job in a timely manner. Works in an industrial environment as part of a team with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

• The primary role for this position is to install machinery on customers job sites across Canada.
• We produce a wide range of equipment, so a high mechanical, welding and electrical aptitude is required to be successful in this role.
• Provide Customer with operation and maintenance training at the end of each installation.
• Troubleshooting and repairing MiTek machinery as required.
• Be available for travel up to 75% within Canada.
• Submit service call reports to Manager.
• The applicant must be punctual, honest and willing to listen.
• Takes ownership of work area and performs housekeeping, organizes work area and manages the storage of materials.
• Safely operate a forklift both inside the shop and outdoors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty. This includes but is not limited to the ability to work overtime as required, being punctual and adhering to administrative work procedures.
• When not installing machinery, you will be working in our Calgary automation shop, working on other duties as required

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Education and/or Experience: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); 2 to 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Welding, electrical and installing equipment experience highly preferred

• Other Requirements: Effectively communicate with co-workers and management regarding work and safety issues. Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and production drawings. Applicant must be flexible and willing to execute out of scope tasks as the priorities of the job site/shop may change on a day to day basis.

CAREER AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT:

• There is scope for advancement and an opportunity to gain experience in multiple fields such as Machining, Fabrication, Mechanical and Electrical processes used in our products. MiTek is an international company and routinely performs field work for our customers which includes equipment installs, retrofits and service work.

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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