We Staff Canada Inc. is currently recruiting a Maintenance Mechanic for an established food manufacturing and packaging facility located in Markham, Ontario.

Our client operates a fast-paced production environment specializing in food, confectionery, chocolate, and snack packaging using automated and semi-automated equipment.

We are seeking a mechanically inclined, dependable, and motivated individual to join the maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior-to-intermediate Maintenance Mechanic looking to expand their technical knowledge, gain hands-on experience with packaging machinery, and develop their career with support from experienced maintenance professionals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, adjusting, and repairing production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

- Set up, adjust, change over, and troubleshoot vertical and horizontal packaging machines, filling equipment, inkjet coders, and other production machinery.
- Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and mechanical repairs.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical and equipment-related issues to minimize production downtime.
- Adjust machine components, operating speeds, tensions, and pressures to maintain optimal performance.
- Identify and clear equipment jams, reset machinery, and report recurring malfunctions.
- Maintain conveyors, pneumatic systems, and related production equipment.
- Use equipment manuals, technical documentation, and troubleshooting procedures to identify mechanical problems.

Production Support

- Monitor packaging lines to identify equipment malfunctions, product jams, and packaging defects.




- Support equipment changeovers and production line startups.
- Inspect equipment and packaging materials to maintain production quality standards.
- Assist production teams in maintaining efficient machine operation.
- Provide guidance and basic equipment training to production line operators.

Preventative Maintenance & Documentation

- Complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks.
- Record maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment inspections using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Assist with spare parts tracking and inventory management.
- Perform minor facility maintenance as required.
- Follow established maintenance procedures and safety standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or packaging environment preferred.
- Solid mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
- Experience working with automated or semi-automated production equipment.
- Familiarity with conveyors, pneumatic systems, motors, sensors, and mechanical components.
- Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and technical instructions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with production and maintenance teams.




- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

The following are considered assets but are not mandatory:

- Experience maintaining food processing or packaging equipment.
- Pre-apprenticeship training or certification in a mechanical trade.
- Millwright, industrial mechanic, or related trades training.
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), particularly Brightly or similar software.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs.
- Familiarity with electrical troubleshooting within applicable qualifications and safety requirements.

What We Offer

- Full-time employment opportunity.
- Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
- Hands-on training and professional development.
- Opportunity to learn from experienced maintenance professionals.
- Supportive, team-oriented working environment.
- Exposure to modern food packaging and manufacturing equipment.
- Opportunity for long-term career growth.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, enjoys solving equipment problems, and takes pride in keeping production machinery running efficiently.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, safety-conscious, dependable, and eager to develop additional technical skills in an industrial manufacturing environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly through Indeed with an updated resume highlighting relevant mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and manufacturing experience.

Pay: $26.00-$28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Maintenance Mechanic (Markham)
🏢 We Staff
📍 Markham