Overview:
Merlin Plastics Supply Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our industrial team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in machinery installation, maintenance, and repair, with a strong focus on safety and efficiency. This is an on-site role requiring physical work in various environments including heights, confined spaces, and noisy or dusty conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble, install, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment, machinery, and production systems.
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, hoses, pumps, and air lines.
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair conveyor systems, including belts, rollers, bearings, motors, gearboxes, chains, and drive components.
- Detect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Replace defective or worn mechanical components, bearings, shafts, seals, belts, chains, sprockets, and other machine parts.
- Perform preventative and routine maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, compressors, fans, and related machinery.
- Install, align, and adjust motors, gearboxes, pulleys, couplings, and other rotating equipment.
- Perform equipment inspections and identify potential mechanical failures before they result in breakdowns.
- Assist with equipment upgrades, machinery installations, and plant improvement projects.
- Operate hoisting, rigging, and lifting equipment safely to move machinery and heavy components.
- Use power tools, hand tools, welding and cutting equipment (as required), grinders, and forklifts safely and effectively.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and maintenance procedures.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and report equipment issues to supervisors.
- Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and housekeeping standards while performing maintenance work.
Qualifications:
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years in industrial maintenance or mechanical technician roles.
- Equipment and machinery expertise, including conveyors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, pumps, compressors, and power tools.
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and under physically demanding conditions.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Strong oral communication skills and a proven team player.
Physical Requirements:
- Handling heavy loads.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
- Capable of performing physically demanding tasks.
Benefits:
- Health & Dental: Health benefits, dental plan, vision care, disability coverage.
- Financial: Group insurance, life insurance, RRSP, DPSP.
- Other: Night shift premium, maternity and parental benefits, paid training/learning opportunities, team building activities, free parking.
Why Join Us:
At Merlin Plastics Supply Inc., you will be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation in industrial maintenance. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and professional development.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume through Indeed. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.00-$37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Experience:
- Maintenance: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
