Maintenance Technician
- St. Thomas, ON, Canada
Compensation: $41.92 Per hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Compensation: $41.92 Per hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance role.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Technician who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, solving mechanical and electrical problems, and keeping production running safely and efficiently.
As our Maintenance Technician, you'll report directly to the Production Manager and play a key role in preventative maintenance, equipment inspections, breakdown repairs, and the upkeep of production equipment and facility systems. Working closely with production staff and other trades, you'll help minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support safe, efficient operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with hands-on work and contributing to continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
💼 What You'll Do
- Conduct preventative maintenance and equipment inspections.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner to reduce downtime
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records of completed work.
- Follow all company safety procedures, lockout/tagout, and PPE requirements.
- Collaborate with other trades and production staff to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions for increased reliability.
- Perform maintenance on facility, machinery and equipment, including scheduled preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and component replacement as required.
- Troubleshoot equipment to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
- Utilize hand tools including meters, grinders, saws, drills and other equipment effectively.
- Maintain a clean, organized and efficient workspace
- Maintain accurate inventory records for equipment and supplies.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of preventative maintenance procedures to enhance equipment longevity and performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
✅ What You Bring
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical automation systems.
- Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and repair techniques.
- Willing and available to work overtime, including weekends, public holidays, and evenings as required.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Proven ability to lead by example with integrity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to quickly identify, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
- Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures and workplace safety standards.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance role.
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting (additional certifications are an asset).
- Experience with CNC and servo systems an asset.
🌟 Why You'll Love This Role
You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on equipment reliability, production efficiency, and workplace safety. Working closely with production staff and other trades, you'll tackle a variety of maintenance challenges, contribute practical ideas, and see the direct results of your work in keeping operations running smoothly.
We're looking for someone who is resourceful, collaborative, and takes pride in quality workmanship. If you enjoy troubleshooting, working hands-on with equipment, improving maintenance practices, and finding solutions that help prevent future breakdowns, we'd love to hear from you.
Compensation: $41.92 Per hour
Accessibility: Element5 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please let us know.
Artificial Intelligence: Element5 does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
Vacancy Statement: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on production equipment, machinery, and facility systems to reduce downtime and improve reliability. Maintain accurate maintenance and inventory records, follow safety procedures, collaborate with production staff and other trades, and recommend improvements to maintenance practices.
Requirements
Requires 2–3 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, in-depth knowledge of mechanical automation systems, and strong general maintenance and repair skills. Candidates should be able to diagnose mechanical issues, have basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge, understand lockout/tagout and workplace safety, and be available for overtime; CNC and servo experience is an asset.
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Breakdown Repair
- Mechanical Automation Systems
- CNC Systems
- Servo Systems
- Lockout/Tagout
- Workplace Safety
- Maintenance Recordkeeping
- Inventory Management
- Hand Tool Operation
- Continuous Improvement
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- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Inspections
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Mechanical Automation
- CNC
- Servo Systems
- Lockout/Tagout
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Breakdown Repairs
- Component Replacement
- Maintenance Logs
- Inventory Records
- Hand Tools
- Meters
- Grinders
- Saws
- Drills
- Equipment Reliability
- Production Efficiency
- Manufacturing
- Facility Systems
- Workplace Safety
- Continuous Improvement