Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for a direct hire opportunity with a manufacturing operation in the Aurora, ON area. This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional with a strong blend of electrical, mechanical, PLC, and equipment troubleshooting experience, particularly within plastics, containers, or injection molding environments.
The Maintenance Technician will support reliable production by keeping equipment running safely, efficiently, and consistently. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, working with production teams, and contributing directly to plant uptime and operational performance.
The work environment is team-oriented, friendly, and focused on continuous improvement. Candidates who are outgoing, collaborative, safety-minded, and comfortable connecting with operators, supervisors, and maintenance leadership will be well suited to this role. The company offers stable direct hire employment, supportive leadership, benefits, RRSP matching, bonus potential, and a long-term opportunity to grow within a busy manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment used in plastics and injection molding manufacturing.
- Diagnose electrical, PLC, sensor, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to support continuous equipment operation.
- Respond to service calls, machine faults, resets, and equipment performance issues to minimize downtime.
- Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, adjustments, and repairs according to maintenance schedules and production needs.
- Work closely with production, maintenance leadership, and operations teams to improve uptime, safety, and machine reliability.
- Document maintenance activities, repair details, parts usage, and equipment concerns in accordance with company procedures.
Compensation and Benefits
- Direct hire position.
- Pay rate: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour.
- Straight afternoon shift, approximately 3:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- 80/20 benefits plan.
- RRSP with 2 percent company match.
- 10 vacation days.
- Discretionary bonus available after 3 months, paid quarterly based on performance KPIs and profit.
- Safety boot reimbursement of $180 plus tax.
- Biweekly pay.
