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Job Description:
Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright) or Industrial Electrician position supports the package sorting system, including belt conveyors, at our state-of-the-art Caledon Automated Hub. In our industry, this position is also known as Plant Mechanic or Industrial Mechanic. This position is responsible for a broad range of maintenance activities to keep UPS package-handling facilities operating efficiently and effectively. The work can be fast-paced and requires routine interaction with other operations employees.
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent, Unionized
Work Location: 12424 Dixie Road, Caledon, ON L7C 2L8
Department: Buildings and Systems Engineering
Workdays: 5 consecutive days
(Flexibility required to work occasional weekends & non-regular shifts, especially in peak season)
Pay Rate: $39.24/hr. (Base Rate $36.00/hr. + Hourly Bonus $3.24/hr.)
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Key Responsibilities:
- Repairing and/or replacing mechanical components, including but not limited to motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates
- Performing regularly scheduled maintenance on various conveyors and other specialized conveyance & sortation systems
- Troubleshooting, adjusting and replacing parts for large-scale automated parcel sortation equipment
- Performing investigative and corrective maintenance based on inspection findings for various kinds of equipment
- Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or replacing pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
- Welding equipment such as handrails, conveyor supports, package handling equipment, carts, and grating
- Performing preventive maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, sorters, bulk carts, and powered industrial equipment
Requirements:
- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Possession of a valid 433A Millwright or 442A Industrial Electrician Certification of Qualification is required (extensive relevant experience working with conveyor & sortation equipment, or possession of a valid welding certification, may also be considered)
- Ability to read/interpret technical drawings and equipment manuals is a requirement
- 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience performing maintenance on conveyor equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively, convey & receive instruction, and coordinate with partners over the radio in an industrial environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience working in high-pressure environments
- Experience in performing maintenance on conveyor belts
- Knowledge of building schematics & drawings is an asset
- Knowledge of the keyboard and basic computer skills is an asset
Compensation and Benefits:
- Paid training
- Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit- Every Friday
- Personal paid days off (Eligibility Requirements)
- 2 weeks of paid vacation after 1 year of service (3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10 years, 5 weeks after 20 years, and 6 weeks after 25 years)
- Extended Health Care Benefits (Vision, health, life insurance, and dental benefits after one year of service)
- Annual allowance of $250 for Steel-Toe shoes
- Annual allowance of $450 for tools
- Immediate access to UPS ‘Employee Discounts’
- Free Onsite Parking
- Employee Referral Bonus Program (conditions apply) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunity to work in UPS Canada’s largest state-of-the-art automated sorting facility
- Opportunity for advancement within a Fortune 500 Company
Expenses / Working Conditions:
- Monthly union dues (approximately $52/month)
- A union initiation fee of $50 will be deducted after completing 90 working days with UPS.
- Exposed to hot/cold temperatures when working indoors and outdoors
- Wear a UPS Mechanic uniform and adhere to the company’s Appearance Guidelines
Additional Note:
This recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. Human evaluators make all application reviews and hiring decisions.
Employee Type:
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
📌 Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Canada)
🏢 UPS
📍 Canada