Job Description

Who we are

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

Tech Maintenance I

1st Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

ØEssential Functions:

• Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing assets as needed using operation manuals, drawings, manufacturers specifications and applicable building/electrical codes.
• Responsible for Safe, reliable and efficient operation of all machinery and equipment. Including, but not limited to, clearing faults, jams, crashes, etc.
• To insure assigned assets or areas are maintained per guidelines set by the management team. This may include routine checks and scheduled audits to verify PM’s and associated work orders have been completed.
• Log any necessary data for required reports pertaining to analysis, errors, and maintenance activities.
• Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all conveyors. To include replacing items such as; bearings, chains, sprockets, motors, reducers, wheels, photosensors, etc.
• Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of Automatic Storage and Retrieval cranes. To include replacing items such as; bearings, chains, sprockets, motors, reducers, wheels, photosensors, etc.
• Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the Automatic Sorter. To include replacing items such as; bearings, trays, tilt elements, carriage, etc.
• Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of general functions of the Fire Safety Monitoring System. Such as performing system test and reports, maintenance for the pump and generator, replacing riser valves, sprinkler heads, etc.
• Responsible for all assigned PM's.
• Responsible for acquiring the necessary level of understanding of the Dematic EMS software system and WonderWare in order to safely and effectively operate, maintain and repair the VSC equipment.

ØOther Functions:

• Install, PM and repair of dock doors, locks, levelers, chocks, lights, etc.
• Install, PM and repair of facility lights, fixtures, ballast, etc.
• Install, PM and repair of facility plumbing such as sinks, toilets, faucets, ice machines, garbage disposals, etc.
• Install, PM and repair of various plant equipment such as bailers, cardboard conveyors, heat seal machines, tape machines, staplers, pallet jacks, etc.
• To safely and effectively use and maintain facility and Maintenance Department vehicles such as the pickup truck, dump truck, tractor, loader, scissor lifts, boom lifts, fork lifts, etc.
• To assist as needed in the VSC Lift Truck and Battery program. Such as general maintenance for any lift vehicles, towing disabled or stuck vehicles, changing and watering batteries, maintaining battery changing equipment, etc.
• Assembly, repair or relocation of office furniture and equipment.
• Responsible for plant snow and ice removal.

PM, and repair of snow removal equipment.

Minimum Experience Required:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required College Degree or certifications in Maintenance related fields prefered.

Experience

• Relevant Maintenance experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of and experience with basic hand tools required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in an Industrial Maintenance field preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math functions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Basic PC skills.
• Must be able to adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Perform any required work function as directed by the supervisor in a safe and reasonable manner.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Knowledge and experience in Hydraulic, Mechanical, and Electrical trades is preferred.
• Must be team oriented.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Find your fit with us

We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.