Machine Building and Maintenance Technician

Who We Are:

Superior Glove is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of innovative hand and arm protection. For more than 100 years, we’ve been focused on one goal: helping workers get home safe. Today, our global team works across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Honduras and El Salvador, combining manufacturing expertise, innovation and a commitment to workplace safety.

The ideal candidate:

You are a hands-on technical professional with practical experience building machinery and maintaining manufacturing equipment, including production and packing equipment. You bring strong mechanical aptitude, can fabricate and assemble machine parts, and can perform preventive maintenance and respond promptly to breakdowns. You work safely, communicate effectively with Engineering and Production, and adjust priorities to meet operational needs while supporting continuous improvement.

Superior Glove Works Ltd. is currently hiring for a Machine Building and Maintenance Technician to work at its Global Headquarters in Acton, Ontario, Canada. Occasional travel to other locations may be required.

More about the role:

Reporting to the Global Leader, Continuous Improvement, the Machine Building and Maintenance Technician fabricates, builds, integrates, commissions, maintains and improves custom automation equipment, production machinery, and glove production and packing equipment. The role also supports preventive maintenance, breakdown response, equipment installation, troubleshooting, prototype development and project implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Fabricate, assemble, integrate and modify custom automation equipment, robotic work cells, fixtures, production machinery, and glove production or packing equipment using engineering drawings, schematics, machining tools and hand tools.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns. Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and automation issues, restore safe operation, and recommend improvements to equipment reliability, safety, quality and productivity.
• Support engineering and manufacturing projects, including equipment installation, relocation, expansions and process improvements. Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), machine risk assessments and safeguarding activities.
• Commission equipment through functional testing, start-up and production trials; troubleshoot issues and support installation or start-up at production sites as required.
• Maintain accurate machine-build, maintenance and project records, including bills of materials, assembly documentation, breakdowns, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and equipment modifications. Coordinate work with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality and Continuous Improvement teams.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing equipment preventive and breakdown maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, lubrication, adjustments and repair documentation.
• College diploma or certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Mechanical Technician studies.
• Practical skills in mechanical fabrication and machining; reading mechanical, pneumatic and electrical drawings and schematics; machine assembly; and basic troubleshooting of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and automation systems. CAD experience (such as SolidWorks) and basic PLC/automation knowledge are assets.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills, with a continuous improvement mindset, safety focus, dependability and urgency when responding to breakdowns.
• Valid passport and ability to travel as required. Flexible or on-call support may be required to meet operational needs and respond to equipment breakdowns.

Why Superior Glove?

Superior Glove is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work culture to ensure every voice is heard and valued. When you work at Superior Glove, you are part of the family!

Some of the benefits/perks include:

• Yearly contenders and recipients of multiple prestigious awards including Canada’s Best Managed for over 10 years, Canada’s Safest Manufacturer, Canada’s Excellence Business Award and more!
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Vacation and retirement savings/RRSP program
• Education assistance and professional development
• Recognition and rewards through ThumbsUp!
• Team member discounts and referral rewards
• Company events and community involvement
• A family-owned company with 100+ years of history and continued global growth

We are a family owned and operated company meeting international standards by “Improving Occupational Hand Protection through Innovation”

Superior Glove strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the company will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities.