Job Title: Maintenance Technician II
Location: Ontario, Canada
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Pay Range: $25.00–$30.00/hour
Shift Schedule:
Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Current hiring priority)
Afternoon Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00/1:00 AM
Job Summary
A leading seafood processing and distribution company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician II to support the maintenance and reliability of production equipment and facility systems. This permanent, direct-hire opportunity is ideal for experienced industrial maintenance professionals who enjoy troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems to minimize production downtime.
- Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on production equipment, including conveyors, packaging equipment, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and processing machinery.
- Inspect equipment, identify potential failures, and complete corrective maintenance before breakdowns occur.
- Maintain facility systems, including industrial doors, forklifts, pallet jacks, plumbing, refrigeration equipment, freezers, and ice machines.
- Assist with equipment installations, production line upgrades, machine setups, changeovers, and start-ups.
- Complete maintenance work orders and preventive maintenance records using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, food safety standards, and workplace safety regulations.
- Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and respond to emergency maintenance requests.
- Support OEM technicians and contractors during equipment installations and major repairs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing or food processing environment.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Experience with conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to independently diagnose and repair production equipment.
- Comfortable working in refrigerated, wet, and cold environments.
- Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and perform physically demanding work, including standing, bending, climbing, and kneeling.
- Willingness to work overtime or flexible hours based on production needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical or trade school certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field.
- Experience in food manufacturing, seafood processing, cold storage, or other regulated production environments.
- Basic electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and the ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Basic welding and fabrication experience.
- Experience using CMMS for preventive maintenance and work order management.
- 442 Industrial Electrician License is an asset but not required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $25.00–$30.00/hour
- Permanent, Direct Hire opportunity
- Overtime opportunities based on production requirements
Schedule
Current Hiring Priority: Day Shift
- Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Afternoon Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00/1:00 AM
Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
