Asco Aerospace Canada, a division of Montana Aerospace (SWX:AERO)
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Montana Aerospace is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of complex lightweight components and structures for the aerospace industry. As a highly integrated full-service provider with state-of-the-art production facilities in Europe, America and Asia, we support the local-to-local strategy of our customers. A high level of innovation and a strong commitment to sustainability pave the future path for the industrial group. This makes us an important partner for the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers and their Tier 1 suppliers.
ASCO Aerospace Canada is a division of Montana Aerospace, with our facility located in Delta, BC. We are looking for a Maintenance Specialist to join our Production team at the Canadian operations.
Position Summary
The Reliability and PM maintenance expert is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the plant’s preventive and predictive maintenance strategy to ensure high equipment reliability, asset integrity, and operational efficiency. The role ensures that maintenance activities are planned, scheduled, executed, and documented in alignment with safety, quality, and productivity standards. This role strengthens weekday coverage, mitigates retirement‑related skill gaps, and contributes to reduced unplanned downtime across machining, blending, assembly, and facility systems. The role ensure increased equipment reliability by performing advanced troubleshooting,
Key Responsibilities
1. Preventive Maintenance Strategy
- Develop and maintain the facility’s Preventive Maintenance (PM) master plan.
- Define maintenance intervals, scopes, and standards for all critical assets.
- Implement predictive techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, etc.) to anticipate failures and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Ensure PM programs comply with OEM requirements, internal reliability standards, and regulatory obligations.
2. Planning & Scheduling
- Create and manage weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules.
- Prioritize work orders based on risk, equipment criticality, and operational needs.
- Coordinate shutdowns and major overhauls with production, engineering, and safety teams.
- Ensure spare parts availability in collaboration with the maintenance stores and procurement teams.
3. Execution & Supervision
- Supervise and support maintenance technicians and contractors during PM tasks.
- Ensure all activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with procedures.
- Validate completed work orders, review reports, and ensure proper documentation in Up Keep system.
4. Asset Reliability & Performance Monitoring
- Track and analyze equipment performance, failure modes, and maintenance history.
- Use KPIs through Up Keep software and OPE monitoring such as Availability , MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, and downtime reduction to drive continuous improvement.
- Identify recurring issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
5. Continuous Improvement
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for critical equipment failures.
- Optimize PM routines to reduce downtime and maintenance cost without compromising asset health.
- Support digitalization initiatives, such as predictive analytics and automated condition monitoring.
6. Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all maintenance activities follow plant safety procedures and standards (LOTO, permits, PPE, etc.).
- Maintain compliance with environmental, regulatory, and quality requirements.
- Conduct regular audits of PM activities and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Qualifications
· Red Seal Millwright (or equivalent) required.
· PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley/Siemens) preferred.
· 5+ years industrial maintenance experience; aerospace machining experience an asset.
· Skilled with Fanuc/Siemens controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PM/PdM techniques.
· Strong data literacy (trend analysis, MTBF/MTTR tracking) and CMMS proficiency.
· Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving capabilities.
Role Impact (KPIs)
· 10–15% reduction in unplanned downtime.
· Increased PM compliance to target level; reduction of repeat failures.
· Improved reliability metrics: MTBF up, MTTR down on key assets.
· Stronger PM program execution and
What We Offer
We take pride in making Asco a great place to work. We offer:
- A positive working environment with a great team atmosphere
- Competitive wages
- Excellent benefits
- Opportunities for advancement, training, and skill development
If this sounds like a great fit, please apply with your resume!
Successful completion of a Canadian Criminal Record Check, as well as a security assessment under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, may be required per Asco policy.
Additionally, successful applicants may be required to complete an Ergonomics Fitness Assessment with a qualified provider.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Pay: $80,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
