MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - EDMONTON

IBP (Imperial Building Products) is a coast-to-coast national steel stud manufacturer serviced by two divisions with branch offices across Canada. IBP is a registered member fabricator of the Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute (CSSBI). Our products are manufactured in Canada, with distribution nationwide. We provide fully engineered & tested systems, design assistance and cost-saving options, with over 1000 installed projects completed in a variety of building types.

IBP is currently recruiting Maintenance Technician for our steel stud plant, based in Edmonton, Alberta.

It's a Contract based position, offering a challenging opportunity for a motivated individual to demonstrate their skills and abilities in a manufacturing operation within a large corporation.

Reporting to Plant/Operations leadership, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping production equipment running safely, reliably, and efficiently through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement. This role is hands-on, fast paced, and ideal for someone who thrives in a manufacturing environment and takes pride in doing work the right way, especially when it comes to safety.

Key Responsibilities

Safety First (Non-Negotiable)

· Consistently follow and promote safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding standards, and hazard identification.

· Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) / risk assessments, incident investigations, and near-miss reporting.

· Ensure maintenance work is completed in compliance with applicable safety requirements (e.g., WHMIS, confined space, working at heights, hot work-permit).

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

· Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems such as roll-forming lines, straighteners, feeders, presses/punches, shears, uncoiler.

· Service conveyors, gearboxes, chains/sprockets, bearings, couplings, shafts, and drive systems.

· Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems (valves, cylinders, pumps, compressors, regulators).





· Diagnose breakdowns quickly and safely, identify root cause, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

· Perform equipment alignments, rebuilds, and precision tasks (e.g., belt/chain tracking, lubrication best practices).

Preventive / Predictive Maintenance

· Execute scheduled PMs, document work completed and maintain accurate records in maintenance logs.

· Maintain machine maintenance data.

Fabrication & Continuous Improvement

· Perform basic to intermediate welding and fabrication (MIG/Stick), cutting, drilling, and fitting as required.

· Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and drawings to determine repair procedures.

· Support line upgrades, changeovers, and continuous improvement initiatives (OEE, downtime reduction, 5S).

Collaboration & Communication

· Work closely with Production to minimize downtime and maintain product quality & accuracy.

· Maintain strong attendance and professionalism; contribute to positive team culture and morale.

Qualifications & ExperienceRequired / Strongly Preferred

· Robust mechanical troubleshooting skills and a practical, hands-on approach.

· Experience working with pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, and rotating equipment.

· Ability to work safely and independently in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to work indoors and outdoors will be required.

· Ability to work weekends as required.

Assets (Nice to Have)

· Experience in steel stud / cold-formed steel, roll-forming, stamping/punching, coil-fed equipment, or slitting operations.

· Basic electrical and controls exposure (sensors, photo eyes, proximity switches, PLC fault diagnosis).

· Rigging/hoisting knowledge; overhead crane and forklift experience (or willingness to be trained).

· Familiarity with reliability tools.

· Continuous Improvement experience

What We Offer

IBP offers competitive base salaries and cash incentive awards

Hourly wage: $39.00-$40.00

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Pay: $39.00-$40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (Edmonton)
🏢 Imperial Building Products
📍 Edmonton