About us

Arnprior Location: “A very healthy community to live and raise a family in.”

Nylene is a family-oriented company that prides itself on creating a positive work environment and culture. We value the loyalty of our employees, who appreciate the opportunity to collaborate and work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. Our work environment includes:

· A safe workplace with on-the-job-training

· Employee assistance and wellness programs

· Service awards and teambuilding activities

· Steady operation expansions, providing opportunities for growth and new challenges.

· Promoting employees from within and offering support for their personal and professional development.

· Non Union

Nylene Canada is located in Arnprior Ontario, a 25-minute drive west of Ottawa. Arnprior: The Town at Two Rivers, is a vibrant and growing community that boasts natural surroundings, a family-friendly community, lower real estate prices and easy access to the city. Hunting, Fishing, Golf, Skiing & Snowmobiling are all in your backyard. One perk enjoyed by many is the nature reserve located right beside our facility, which offers beautiful scenery and extensive hiking trails

Position Summary

The Polymer Plant Reliability & Controls Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems within a polymer manufacturing facility. This role supports plant uptime and product quality through advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and optimization of automated process control systems.

Responsibilities:

- Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical and instrumentation systems




- Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and instruments
- Troubleshoot PLCs, motor control centers (MCCs), and control circuits
- Calibrate temperature, pressure, flow, and level instruments, including sensors, controllers, and transmitters
- Install, test, commission, and troubleshoot new instruments and control systems
- Use electronic test equipment to diagnose and resolve electrical and instrumentation issues
- Read and interpret P&IDs;, electrical schematics, and vendor manuals
- Complete accurate documentation for work orders, inspections, preventive maintenance and regulatory audits
- Ensure all work complies with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and company safety policies

· Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to modify equipment and support new production lines Safety & Compliance.

· Adhere to all safety procedures including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety standards.

· Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and plant policies.

· Maintain accurate maintenance, calibration, and inspection documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

- Strong hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance within an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Proven expertise with flow meters, DP cells,



and industrial process instrumentation.
- Experience supporting HMI and automated control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs;, loop diagrams, and electrical schematics.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Additional technical training in industrial automation or process engineering is an asset
- A minimum of 3-5 years of industrial experience in manufacturing is preferred
- Proficiency with electronic test equipment for troubleshooting and calibration
- Solid PLC troubleshooting skills including ladder logic and control circuits
- Basic computer skills, including CMMS software
- Excellent problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and safety
- Ability to work independently and in teams under minimal supervision

Preferred

- Experience in polymer, plastics, chemical, or extrusion manufacturing.
- Familiarity with PLC platforms and industrial communication networks.
- Technical diploma or trade certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or related field.

Working Conditions

- Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to rotating equipment, electrical systems, and process chemicals.
- Shift work or on-call support as required.
- Use of appropriate PPE and strict adherence to safety standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Polymer Plant Reliability Controls Technician (Arnprior)
🏢 Nylene Canada
📍 Arnprior