Conveyor and Equipment Onsite Technician

We are looking for a Conveyor and Equipment Onsite Technician to join our growing team.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Travel to customer facilities primarily throughout Canada and the United States for extended durations, usually weeks at a time.
  • Competently read and interpret mechanical drawings and layout specifications.
  • Accurately install conveyors and packaging equipment as per supplied drawings, and layout specifications.
  • Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a successful start-up and completion of Descon’s projects.
  • Always represents Descon in a positive light and maintains/builds on existing relationships with Descon’s clients helping drive potential for repeat business.
  • Direct Descon trades and contractors to ensure installation is done properly and on time.
  • Make modifications to assemblies as needed to ensure the product is functioning properly as intended. Ability to troubleshoot and think critically when problems with installation arise.
  • Ensure proper protective equipment is always worn and proper tools are used based on the task. Maintain a safe and tidy work area. Follow safety rules and create a safe culture.
  • Perform all duties following all company policies, procedures, and standards for quality.

Requirements:

  • Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the assembly/installation of conveyors and equipment in the food and beverage industry. Strong understanding of conveyors and packaging equipment used in the Food and Beverage industry
  • The ability to travel for extended periods on short notice is mandatory.
  • Possess exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
  • Previous experience managing clients, and having daily interactions with clients is mandatory.
  • Be a self-driven and ambitious personality with a strong attention to detail.
  • Be able to regularly lift and move up to 50lbs, frequently lift and move up to 25lbs.
  • Be dedicated and available to put in extra effort when project schedules and customer needs require it, such as overtime on short notice
  • Autocad skills and computer skills are essential for measuring and communicating.
  • Be able to work independently and cooperatively with others with some supervision and guidance.
  • Meet project deadlines and timelines to the best of their ability.
  • Possess a valid passport for out-of-country travel.
  • Familiarize yourself with and exhibit the characteristics and values associated with Descon’s Success Principles: LEARN. INNOVATE. DELIVER!
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Desire to learn.
  • Positive attitude.