Maintenance technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Maintenance Technician – Rotating Shift

Location : Welland, ON

Department : Maintenance

Reports to : Maintenance Supervisor

Works with : Mechanical / Electrical Technicians, Maintenance Coordinator, Production Supervisors

Why This Role Matters

Join a dynamic maintenance team where you’ll tackle a variety of tasks—from preventive upkeep and corrective repairs to fabrication and equipment installations. Your hands-on contributions will keep our plant running safely and efficiently every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance : Work independently or support mechanical / electrical technicians on installations, preventive maintenance and repairs according to work orders, specifications and established procedures.
• Fabrication & Machining : Perform welding, pipe-fitting and machining tasks to manufacture or modify parts per prints and project scopes.
• Safety First : Follow all health & safety protocols—including lock-out / tag-out, confined-space entry and working-at-heights—and use PPE at all times.
• Shutdown & Emergency Support : Coordinate with external contractors and internal teams to execute repairs or maintenance during planned shutdowns and urgent situations.
• CMMS Management : Adhere to preventive / corrective maintenance schedules; accurately log and close work orders in the CMMS.
• Continuous Improvement : Contribute to reliability initiatives, health & safety programs and the development of preventive-maintenance strategies.
• Mentorship : Assist in developing the skills of apprentices and share best practices with the maintenance team.

What You Bring

4+ years in a maintenance role (unlicensed) or certified Welder (456A), Fabricator (437A) or Machinist (429A)

Solid fabrication, pipe-fitting and rigging skills

Basic computer literacy for CMMS use

Foundry or primary-metals experience

Proactive, safety-focused and eager to solve problems

Physical & Shift Requirements

What’s In It for You

Ready to power up your maintenance career? Apply now and keep our operations running at their best!

Reach out to Syndel Gerlings at if you want to be considered immediately.

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