Maintenance Mechanic
POSITION SUMMARY
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment, company facilities, fleet assets, tools, and support systems. This position performs preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair activities, and maintenance record administration while supporting a proactive safety culture and minimizing operational downtime.
The Maintenance Mechanic plays a key role in maintaining a clean, organized, and productive workplace through the application of 5S principles and preventative maintenance best practices. The role works collaboratively across all departments to provide responsive support and foster a respectful, approachable, and service-oriented maintenance function.
Safety is the primary responsibility of this position. The incumbent is expected to promote safe work practices, adhere to lockout/tagout requirements, identify hazards, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to an environment where employees feel comfortable reporting concerns, asking questions, and requesting assistance.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Preventative Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on manufacturing machinery, production equipment, facility systems, vehicles, trailers, forklifts, hoists, and other company assets.
- Follow established maintenance schedules, manufacturer recommendations, and company maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and service life.
- Conduct routine inspections of critical and non-critical equipment.
- Lubricate, clean, adjust, calibrate, and service equipment as required.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
- Coordinate repairs and maintenance activities to minimize operational disruption.
- Assist in developing, updating, and improving preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
- Support inventory management of maintenance parts, consumables, and repair materials.
Mechanical Troubleshooting & Repair
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and facility-related equipment issues.
- Perform repairs and adjustments to machinery, equipment, tools, fleet assets, and facility systems.
- Investigate recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Replace worn or defective components while ensuring equipment is restored to safe operating condition.
- Assist with installation, modification, relocation, and commissioning of machinery and equipment.
- Use technical manuals, schematics, drawings, and manufacturer documents when performing repairs.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and equipment breakdowns.
- Escalate significant equipment issues to management when required.
Fleet, Vehicle & Mobile Equipment Maintenance
- Support the maintenance of company vehicles, trailers, forklifts, and mobile equipment.
- Conduct inspections and maintenance activities in accordance with established maintenance schedules.
- Perform and coordinate oil changes, filter replacements, tire maintenance, brake inspections, battery maintenance, cooling system maintenance, and other preventative service activities.
- Monitor mileage and service intervals to ensure maintenance is completed on schedule.
- Maintain maintenance records and documentation related to fleet activities.
- Coordinate with external service providers and vendors when specialized repairs are required.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Demonstrate leadership in workplace health and safety through daily actions and decision-making.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, safe work practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Strictly adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and Hazardous Energy Control requirements before servicing or repairing equipment.
- Remove unsafe equipment from service and ensure it is properly tagged and documented.
- Report hazards, incidents, near misses, safety concerns, and equipment failures promptly.
- Ensure maintenance activities are performed by qualified personnel and in compliance with applicable standards.
- Participate in safety meetings, inspections, audits, investigations, and corrective action activities.
- Promote a culture where employees feel comfortable reporting concerns without hesitation.
- Serve as a positive role model for safe workplace behaviors.
Maintenance Documentation & Recordkeeping
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and equipment history.
- Complete maintenance logs, service records, inspection reports, and work orders in a timely manner.
- Ensure documentation includes equipment identification, actions, dates, findings, and approvals.
- Support maintenance reporting and KPI tracking activities.
- Maintain organized maintenance files and records in accordance with company requirements.
- Assist with equipment inventories and asset tracking.
5S & Continuous Improvement
- Promote and actively participate in 5S workplace organization activities.
- Maintain clean, orderly, and safe maintenance areas, workshops, storage locations, and workspaces.
- Ensure tools, parts, and equipment are properly stored, identified, and maintained.
- Identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency, safety, reliability, and workflow.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
- Support standardized work practices and preventive maintenance improvements.
- Encourage a culture of accountability, ownership, and pride in workplace organization.
Teamwork, Respect & Service
- Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
- Build positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Provide approachable, professional, and solution-focused support to internal customers.
- Communicate clearly regarding maintenance priorities, repair status, and downtime expectations.
- Support training and mentorship of employees on equipment care, maintenance, and safety.
- Treat all employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors with professionalism and respect.
- Support accommodation requirements and workplace accessibility initiatives wherever practical.
Other Duties
- Participate in emergency repair activities when required.
- Assist with facility maintenance activities including minor construction, plumbing, electrical, and building systems work within competency limits.
- Support external contractors performing maintenance services on-site.
- Attend required training and professional development programs.
- Maintain punctuality, reliability, and accountability for assigned responsibilities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Journeyperson certification in a mechanical, millwright, industrial maintenance, electrical, heavy equipment, or related trade is preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, fleet, or related environments preferred.
- Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience.
- Experience performing preventative maintenance programs and maintaining maintenance records.
- Knowledge of industrial equipment, facility systems, fleet assets, tools, and mobile equipment.
- Working knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe work practices.
- Experience with Lockout/Tagout procedures and hazardous energy control programs.
- Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and equipment documentation.
- Welding and fabrication experience considered an asset.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) considered an asset.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Commitment to safety, respect, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Safety-sensitive position within a manufacturing and industrial environment.
- Combination of indoor and outdoor work in varying environmental conditions.
- Exposure to machinery, moving equipment, noise, vibration, dust, and maintenance-related hazards.
- Required to always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy.
- Frequent interaction with production personnel, managers, contractors, and vendors.
- Occasional overtime, emergency call-outs, or schedule adjustments to support operational requirements.
- Regular movement throughout manufacturing, warehouse, yard, fleet, and office areas.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. The Company reserves the right to assign, modify, or reassign duties and responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.
The Company is committed to providing accommodation in accordance with applicable provincial human rights legislation, including but not limited to the Alberta Human Rights Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and The Human Rights Code (Manitoba). Reasonable accommodation will be provided, upon request, to qualified individuals with disabilities or other protected grounds, to the extent required by law. Employees are expected to communicate any accommodation needs in a timely manner to enable the Company to assess and implement appropriate measures.
Duties, responsibilities, and reporting relationships may be amended from time to time in response to operational requirements, industry practices, or organizational changes. Where such modifications are consistent with the reasonable and natural evolution of the position, the nature of the work, and the business environment, they shall not constitute a fundamental change to the terms of employment and may be implemented without prior written notice.
