JOB DESCRIPTION
** NEW POSITION - BASED OUT OF A NEW LOCATION IN MOUNT UNIACKE**
Atlas Structural Systems, a leading manufacturer of roof, wall and floor systems, is expanding to Mount Uniacke, NS. The new manufacturing plant will add capacity to the Nova Scotia market and reinforces the role Atlas plays in building more houses faster for Atlantic Canadian communities. The new location will serve as an off-site construction facility for prefabricated wall, floor and stair panels that are used to build more affordable homes and multi-family buildings.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preform preventive maintenance inspections on all equipment.
• Maintain, repair, and assemble equipment and machinery.
• Trouble shoot and test mechanical equipment operation.
• Follow safety guidelines and policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Source and retrieve parts for work in progress or planned work orders.
• Communicate with coworkers, shift supervisors and managers on emergency or planned jobs.
• Communicate with tech support, as required, to resolve jobs.
• Participate on continuous improvement projects to increase reliability of the equipment and process.
• Participation in or conducting training on familiarity with equipment.
• Other general maintenance duties, such as building maintenance as required.
• Assists in production as part of recovery from downtime.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in mechanics, electrical and carpentry is preferred.
• Ability to identify and use basic hand/power tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Willing and capable of completing necessary safety training (i.e., lockout, etc.)
• Capable of bending, lifting, and climbing stairs.
• Forklift experience with non-palletized loads is required.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Atlas Structural Systems is a manufacturer specializing in the design and manufacture of pre-engineered structural components used for commercial and residential construction projects in Eastern Canada and the USA. We pride ourselves on our ability to exceed our customer's project expectations by continuously refining our processes, leveraging cutting edge technology, and providing a range of quality pre-engineered systems used in off-site construction.
If you are curious and collaborative thinker who is passionate about innovative engineering, come join our team. Together, we'll develop and share the future of off-site construction!