Machine Builder / Maintenance Technician

Our client, a well-established, family-owned global manufacturing leader with over a century of industry success, is seeking a resourceful Machine Building/ Maintenance Technician to join their team.

This is an autonomous, standalone technical role ideal for an "out-of-the-box" thinker who thrives without micromanagement. Because the facility does not have a traditional maintenance department, you will be the primary on-site technical expert responsible for assembling, commissioning, and maintaining specialized, newly acquired production and coating machinery. Because much of this imported equipment is unique and comes without standard English documentation, your success will rely heavily on strong mechanical intuition, blueprint interpretation, and hands-on problem-solving rather than standard troubleshooting manuals.

Location: Acton
Position: Machine Builder/ Maintenance Technician
Salary: $35-37
Shift: 8am to 5pm (straight days)

In this role you might be required to travel up to 10% of the time both locally and internationally to client sites.

Advantages
Work-Life Balance: Straight day shift (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with the flexibility to start at 9:00 AM if preferred - even though the plant runs multiple shifts.
Competitive Compensation & Time Off: $35.00 – $37.00/hour, overtime pay after 44 hours, and 3 weeks of starting vacation.
Comprehensive Benefits : Full extended health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
Retirement Savings: Company-matched RSP program up to $1,200 annually.
Travel Opportunities: Occasional domestic and international travel (up to 3 times per year) to support equipment installations in Eastern Canada and Latin America.

Responsibilities
- Machine Building & Assembly: Build, assemble, modify, and integrate custom automation equipment, fixtures, and specialized production and packaging lines using engineering blueprints and schematics-
- Standalone Preventative & Breakdown Maintenance: Independently manage the preventative maintenance (PM) schedule and respond rapidly to unplanned mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical/automation breakdowns to minimize downtime.
- Equipment Commissioning & Troubleshooting: Lead functional testing, start-up, and production trials for newly imported machinery, diagnosing issues on the fly through mechanical aptitude and technical drawings.
- Continuous Improvement & Safety: Partner closely with the Continuous Improvement and Engineering teams on equipment relocations, expansions, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and machine guarding/risk assessments.
- Light Fabrication & Documentation: Perform occasional light fabrication or MIG/TIG welding as needed, while maintaining accurate records for bills of materials (BOMs), maintenance logs, and equipment modifications.

Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance, machine building, preventative maintenance, and breakdown troubleshooting.
- Education: Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related mechanical trade/technician program.
- Technical Skills: Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical blueprints/schematics; proficiency with machining and hand tools; and working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and basic PLC/automation systems.
- Bonus Assets: Experience with CAD software (such as SolidWorks) and basic MIG/TIG welding capabilities are strong assets, though not mandatory.
- Mindset & Mobility: A self-sufficient, adaptable problem-solver who communicates well with engineering and production staff. Must hold a valid passport and be willing to travel up to 3 times per year for equipment installations.

Summary
If this is something you would be interested in please submit your application or email your resume to Paulina Galinski at paulina.galinski@randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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