- Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Industrial Establishments, company Health and Safety Policy, and all applicable GMP policies and procedures to ensure control of all safety hazards.
- Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures without exception before performing any maintenance or repair work on energized equipment.
- Follow 5S organization method and maintain a clean, organized work area after completing all repair and maintenance tasks.
- Install, dismantle, align, and commission machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and engineering drawings; verify correct operation before returning equipment to production.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance including inspecting, cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting components across all assigned equipment to prevent breakdowns and optimize performance.
- Service injection moulding machine hydraulic systems: replace pumps, relief valves, servo valves, directional control valves, hydraulic hoses, O-rings, seals, and fittings; identify and repair hydraulic leaks; replace and recharge accumulator bags to operating pressure.
- Remove injection screws and send for refurbishment; install refurbished screws with new ring checks; replace injection screw motors and verify rotation and coupling alignment after installation.
- Replace injection unit seals, O-rings, and front cap seals; replace clamp and prefill valves and calibrate clamp after replacement; replace carriage, shut-off, and stroke cylinder components; replace and calibrate temposonic rods.
- Replace oil filters (inline and offline), change hydraulic oil, and top up oil levels on schedule; replace lubrication units and verify grease delivery to all lube points; lubricate locking nuts, mold guides, and column guides per PM schedule.
- Replace cooling units and cooling hoses on injection moulding machines; top up coolant reservoirs; calibrate ejector systems and replace ejector motor couplings and bushings; replace air hoses, pneumatic fittings, and solenoid valves on pneumatic circuits.
- Service thermoformer chain rail systems: transparent jammed plastic, replace chain, broken links, and rollers, and reinstall covers; remove stuck plastic sheeting from chain rail and sprocket areas; replace chain rail covers and damaged trim station components.
- Replace and align drive sprockets, pulleys, and motor-gearbox couplings and spacers on thermoformers; replace worn bearings in motors, fan assemblies, and drive mechanisms; replace motors and complete gearbox assemblies including index, stacker, and assist plug drives.
- Service thermoformer lubrication systems: adjust grease pump parameters, clear blocked grease lines, and replace grease manifolds; replace worn mechanical spiders, couplings, and motor coupling dampening springs; replace pre-heater cylinders and repair cylinder mounting.
- Replace air hoses, pneumatic valves,



and fittings on thermoformers; free stuck air valves; replace water hoses and ejector water hose lines; repair sock water filters; free ejector plates and recalibrate ejector sensors; repair and replace guarding including bent guards, broken guard frames, and plexiglass panels.
- Clear grinder jams by removing lodged material from cutting chambers; inspect and clean cutting chambers and screens; remove solidified plastic pieces before restart; replace grinder screen bags and clean dust collectors; clear vacuum loader hoses and filters connected to grinder output; replace grinder motors as required.
- Service extruder vacuum pumps: add oil, replace belts, and replace vacuum pump units; repair and reseal vacuum pump pipelines by removing deteriorated tape and applying aluminum foil tape; repair and replace extruder die components, clean die of carbon buildup, and replace die sealing bolts.
- Replace and repair winder components including universal joints, roll tension alignment, and winder frames; cut, re-join, and clamp damaged process piping and water hoses; fabricate steel replacement brackets and mounting hardware for extruder ancillary systems.
- Replace mechanical components on pallet wrapper rotary arms and wrap carriages as directed by OEM; adjust and modify film holder arms; replace ring belts and pulley components; service conveyor adjustments; replace worn or damaged wrapper components as required (two-person tasks as identified).
- Perform scheduled PM on air compressors and compressed air systems: replace oil filters, change compressor oil, replace inlet air filters, service air dryer desiccant cartridges, inspect and clear air lines, replace damaged hoses and fittings, empty oil-water separators, and inspect and service water softeners.
- Service chiller and cooling systems: replace cooling water pumps and vent after installation, replace water hoses and PVC fittings, inspect and clean condenser fan assemblies, clean strainer mesh, replace seals, and repair joints; fill cooling towers and start and stop chillers per startup procedure; coordinate with external contractors for complex chiller faults.
- Service blenders and colour feeders: clear material bridges from blender throats, remove material balls from hoppers, clean blender internals, replace filter bags and dust collector components, replace loader magnets and flapper assemblies, and adjust flapper for correct material flow; manually set and auto-calibrate blender dispense rates.
- Maintain building and facility systems: service dock doors mechanically (bend correction, track repair, trailer hook lubrication), repair and replace sliding door hinges and rollers, lubricate crane tracks, complete MaxiPacker PM, service oil-water separators, inspect and top up water softener salt on schedule.
- Replace cyclone dust collectors; repair material pipeline clamps, hose connections,



and silo probes; seal building penetrations and gaps; install safety signs, guardrails, and facility safety hardware; install and replace fire extinguishers and update fire safety inspection logs.
- Use hand tools, power tools, hoists, jacks, and precision measurement instruments (micrometers, squares, rules) to align machinery, insert shims, set clearances and parallelism between moving and stationary parts, and shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels using portable gas heating equipment.
- Fabricate simple replacement parts; drill and tap damaged threads; read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals to complete repair and assembly tasks correctly.
- Close assigned work orders in INTERAL upon completion of each repair, recording diagnosis, solution, hours worked, and parts used; update spare part usage in the inventory tool as parts are consumed.
- Revisit repaired equipment after several hours of operation to confirm repairs are holding and equipment is performing to expected parameters; assist the Parts and Purchasing Coordinator in maintaining parts inventory checks and balances.
- Co-work with outside service contractors, vendors, and OEM service engineers as required; communicate and assist the Maintenance Coordinator to keep machine manuals and drawings current; participate in daily departmental meetings and report daily task status.
- Collaborate with the maintenance team to accomplish assigned tasks; assist junior team members with problem-solving; transfer knowledge and train new team members wherever possible; actively participate in internal and external training and share knowledge with the team.

Skills and Qualifications

- Millwright license (433A) or 3-4 years of equivalent hands-on experience; prior manufacturing environment experience is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical drive, and fluid system principles with demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical failures.
- Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement instruments; knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques is an asset.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals to understand assembly instructions, specifications, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot machinery and equipment issues methodically and under production pressure; strong attention to detail when performing measurements, alignment, and adjustments.
- Thorough awareness of safety protocols and regulations; adherence to LOTO, PPE, and all applicable health and safety requirements at all times.
- Able to collaborate effectively with engineers, contractors, maintenance personnel, and production staff; communicates issues clearly, prioritizes tasks appropriately, and works well in a team environment.
- Comfortable working across different equipment types, switching to higher-priority tasks as required, and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $29.29-$32.83 per hour

📌 Maintenance Technician (Orangeville)
🏢 E Hofmann Plastics
📍 Orangeville