Job Description
Job Overview:
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Summary:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing maintenance and repair tasks across mechanical and building systems without a high degree of specialization in one trade. Focused on maintaining various systems and supporting facility operations.
Responsibility:
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and operational issues.
- Conduct preventive maintenance on machinery, including cranes, paint mix systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, paint ovens, air make-ups, water coolers, among others.
- Perform plant and facility maintenance in line with lean principles and 5S initiatives.
- Operate forklifts and other equipment as needed.
- Close work orders accurately using the maintenance system.
- Maintain all equipment in a safe, clean, and functional condition.
- Work at heights and complete mandatory in-house training (forklift, crane, mobile platforms, lockout/tagout).
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and respond to on-call and overtime requests.
- Perform other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Academic/Educational Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of repair experience within an industrial setting.
- Can interpret schematic drawings (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
- Ability in using measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers).
- Able to evaluate equipment conditions and collaborate on small equipment modifications.
- Robotics experience is an asset.
- Basic welding and fabrication skills.
- Forklift operation experience would be an asset.
- Knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal codes and regulations.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Must be able to read and understand blueprints
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs with the assistance of a lifting device
- Ability to effectively use hand tools and power tools
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, attention to detail
- Physically demanding – bending, crouching, walking, standing for extended periods of time
- Highly organized, proactive, can work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent time management skills
What Linamar Has to Offer:
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
About Us:
At Salford Group, a Linamar Company, we are industry leaders in agricultural equipment innovation, committed to advancing farming practices through precision technology. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer success, we cultivate a collaborative work environment where employees can grow and make a global impact
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
