Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing
Location: Windsor-Essex / Oldcastle, Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift: Day Shift
Compensation: $22.00 – $43.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
About the Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician on behalf of an established manufacturing company located in the Windsor-Essex region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined individual with experience in industrial maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and facility repairs to join a well-established manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and play an important role in ensuring machinery, equipment, and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment failures and malfunctions.
- Conduct routine and emergency repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
- Repair, replace, and adjust defective machinery components to maintain optimal performance.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and basic electrical systems.
- Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems.
- Support the assembly, installation, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
- Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, elevated work platforms, and various hand and power tools.
- Perform rigging, equipment positioning, bearing replacement, and other mechanical maintenance activities as required.
- Identify required replacement parts and coordinate purchasing requests with the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Follow established preventive maintenance schedules and document completed maintenance activities.
- Adhere to all workplace health and safety regulations, including lockout/tagout procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime.
- Perform additional maintenance-related duties as required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance environment is required.
- 433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright certification is considered a strong asset but is not mandatory.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting abilities.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Familiarity with electrical and electronic controls and industrial machinery.
- Experience working with lathes, milling machines, and other machining equipment is an asset.
- Basic knowledge of HVAC systems and facility maintenance.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and elevated work platforms is an asset.
- Working at Heights and Elevated Work Platform certifications are considered assets.
- Valid driver's licence is required.
- Willingness to learn new machinery, equipment, and maintenance procedures.
Ideal Candidate Profile We are seeking a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Technician who brings:
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to independently diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
- Experience maintaining machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- A proactive approach to preventive maintenance and equipment reliability.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing maintenance demands.
- A safety-first mindset and commitment to following established procedures.
- Flexibility to respond to urgent equipment breakdowns when required.
- A positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively with maintenance and production teams.
What This Chance Offers
- Permanent, full-time employment with an established manufacturing organization.
- Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $22.00 to $43.00, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Consistent day-shift schedule.
- Opportunity to work with a variety of industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment.
- Hands-on technical work with opportunities to further develop maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
- A team-oriented manufacturing environment.
How to Apply If you are an experienced Maintenance Technician, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, or Millwright looking for a permanent day-shift opportunity in the Windsor-Essex area, we encourage you to apply.
All applications will be handled confidentially through our recruitment team.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Interested candidates please email resumes to
[email protected]
Pay: $22.00-$43.00 per hour
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
📌 Maintenance Technician (Windsor)
🏢 Devine Consulting
📍 Windsor