Equipment Technician
NextStar Energy
- Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
About
At NextStar Energy, you're joining a team where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on your well-being. We provide customized training programs and select global learning opportunities to support your professional development and career growth. Your contributions are valued, and we are creating a company-wide rewards program to recognize them. Our leaders foster a supportive, trusting environment where your voice is heard. We believe that, together, we can achieve more.
We are seeking skilled and dependable Equipment Technicians to join our Maintenance team. The successful candidates will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and restoring production equipment across multiple process areas, including Formation, Packaging, Laminating, and Stacking. This role is critical to minimizing downtime, ensuring equipment reliability, and supporting safe and efficient operations in a high-demand manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Perform corrective maintenance and repairs on cell production equipment across multiple process areas.
Record and track maintenance activities, parts usage, and repair history in the Equipment Management System (EMS/CMMS).
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.
Collaborate with engineers, production teams, process teams and spare parts staff to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
Ensure all work is completed in compliance with safety and quality standards.
Assist with spare parts usage and feedback to improve inventory accuracy.
Provide technical guidance and support to operators and fellow technicians as needed.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, recommending equipment modifications and process enhancements.
Engage in training to strengthen technical skills and support cross-functional capabilities.
Additional duties or tasks as assigned.
Requirements
Technical Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Maintenance.
2+ years of experience in equipment repair, troubleshooting, or breakdown maintenance.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings.
Computer literacy (MS Office; EMS/CMMS for reporting and data entry).
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred Requirements
3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving capability.
Experience with Siemens PLCs.
Welding, machining, or fabrication skills an asset.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and 5S standards.
Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better
NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
Languages
- English
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