Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - Guelph, ON

• Guelph, Ontario

Employer: Würth Canada Limited

Position: Maintenance Technician

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Location: Guelph, Ontario

Employment Address: Hanlon Creek Boulevard, Guelph, ON N1C 0A1

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Language: English

Benefits: Eligible for short-term & long-term disability insurance, dental insurance, extended medical insurance, employer provided pension, and discretionary and performance-based bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.

Existing Vacancy: This posting reflects an ongoing opportunity for future openings.

Salary: $80, CAD/year

Contact: Please apply through our direct apply link:

About Us:

Wurth Canada is a high-performance organization that is built on humanistic values-achievement, trust, respect, integrity, accountability, and affiliation. We promote a strong culture that possesses authenticity and encourages crucial conversations and boldness. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real impact, be part of a growing organization and grow personally and professionally, you have a future at Wurth!

If you want to make a difference and energize your career, Wurth Canada has a great opportunity for you. We are looking for aMaintenance Technicianwith prior experience repairing and maintaining warehouse/industrial equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation including and not limited to conveyors, shuttle systems, etc...

Duties:

Preventative Maintenance:

·Install, troubleshoot, align, and perform scheduled maintenance on the Knapp shuttle system, conveyors, carton erectors, packaging machines, and other warehouse automation equipment during installation, set-up, and repair.

·Conduct regular inspections and examinations on machinery and equipment to detect and identify irregularities, malfunctions and potential issues before they escalate into larger problems.

·Read blueprints and diagrams to determine work procedures.

Troubleshooting and Repairs:

·Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs promptly to minimize downtime.

·Collaborate with vendor hotline support to resolve complex technical issues.

·Adjust machinery and replace or repair defective components, including motors, sensors, belts, and other mechanical or electrical parts.

Facility Maintenance:

·Support regularly scheduled facility maintenance and repairs by partnering with contractors as needed

·Support facility upgrades and renovations

·Responsible for some general maintenance to the building and grounds.

Documentation and Inventory Management:

·Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, work orders, and spare parts usage.

·Track and manage spare parts inventory to ensure critical components are always available.

Equipment Cleaning and Housekeeping:

·Ensure major equipment, including conveyors, are cleaned regularly to maintain peak efficiency and compliance within operational standards.

·Perform other routine maintenance work on machinery.

Safety Compliance:

·Promote and comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures including appropriate use of PPE, Lockout, WHMIS, etc.

·Work closely with Health and Safety personnel to ensure all repairs and maintenance comply with safety regulations.

·Conduct routine safety checks on equipment and report hazards immediately.

·Attend monthly JH&S Committee meetings.

Support Additional Equipment:

·Oversee the maintenance of other equipment as needed, such as material handling equipment and warehouse automation systems.

Process Improvement & Expense Management:

·Recommend process improvements to enhance the performance and reliability of equipment.

·Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in industrial maintenance.

·Monitor and control maintenance expenses, supplies and inventories.

·Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school or a vocational program is required.

·Minimum of 2 years in industrial maintenance, and mechanical repair, or similar roles specializing in automation.

·Experience with automated systems like the Knapp shuttle system, conveyors, and packaging machinery is required.

·Strong mechanical, and automation troubleshooting skills are required. Electrical skills are an asset.

·Proficiency in using maintenance software to manage work orders and parts inventory.

·Basic programming knowledge (e.g., PLC troubleshooting) is an asset.

·Experience ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out in full compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), following safety protocols, conducting regular safety inspections, and promoting a safe work environment for all employees.

·Experience and understanding of hazardous goods movement and storage of materials and maintaining equipment safely within that environment

·Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and maintain detailed maintenance records.

·Proficient in MS Office applications (intermediate)

·Self-starter who can perform in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

·Effective in managing priorities and working time.

·A proven ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization, both internally and externally.

·Keen self-awareness and alignment with a workplace culture that is built on humanistic values and continuous improvement.

·Ability to lift heavy equipment (up to 50 pounds regularly), climb ladders, and work in confined spaces as needed.

·Work in person in our Guelph facility but can travel as needed to our other facilities.

·Flexibility to occasionally work after hours and/or weekends as required; and respond to on-call emergencies.

Our parent company, the Würth Group is a family-owned globally operating sales organization with over 87, employees in 80 countries. Our Wurth sales team caters to clients from a range of different industries such as Automotive- dealerships, garages, and body shops, Cargo – heavy-duty equipment (farming/agriculture, trucking, construction leasing) municipalities, Metal – fabrication, welding, HVAC/plumbing, manufacturing, etc., Construction – General Contractors, and On-Site).

Würth Canada is an equal employer and encourages/promotes a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, national origin, or disability status. Please contact a member of the HR team if accommodation is required during any point of the recruitment process.

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