NOW HIRING: 2nd Class Operating Eng

Job Summary

We are hiring a 2nd Class Operating Engineer for a full-time direct hire opportunity with a leading manufacturer in Collingwood, Ontario. This role is ideal for an experienced operating engineer who is confident working with boilers, pressure vessels, compressed air systems, plant utilities, and SCADA-based controls in a large industrial environment.

This opportunity offers stable, long-term employment, a strong hourly rate, premium pay for nights, competitive benefits, and a unionized work setting. You will be part of a skilled plant operations team that values safety, reliability, teamwork, and technical expertise. The environment is well-suited to someone who enjoys solving equipment issues, maintaining critical utility systems, and contributing to smooth production operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boilers, pressure vessels, compressed air systems, and related plant utility equipment in accordance with TSSA standards.
- Monitor and control utility systems using SCADA and other computer-based control systems.
- Support the reliable supply of steam, compressed air, and reverse osmosis water to internal plant operations.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation to support repairs and maintenance.
- Participate in preventative maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance activities, weekend operations, and plant shutdown support.
- Work independently while collaborating with the Chief Operating Engineer, maintenance team, and production stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

- $48.74 per hour union-set rate.
- Additional $2.00 per hour night shift premium.
- Overtime and statutory holidays paid at time and a half.
- Sundays paid at double time, as specified by the employer.
- Employer-paid group benefits after 3 months, including medical, dental, vision, disability, travel insurance, virtual healthcare, and employee assistance program.
- RRSP matching with dollar-for-dollar employer match on eligible contributions up to 5 percent of pay.
- Full-time direct hire opportunity.
- 12-hour continental rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and scheduled days off.
- Day shift runs from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- Night shift runs from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
- Position is located in Collingwood, Ontario.