Maintenance Technician
Location:Sydney, NS (In-Office Only)
Term:Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Schedule: 3 - 11 pm (Training 8 - 4 pm)

Start Date:As Soon As Possible

Number of Positions: 1

About The Organization

Established in 2001, Protocase Inc. offers unique custom manufacturing to the engineering, design, and research industries by combining advanced manufacturing techniques with innovative software. Using the expertise and dedication of more than 365 employees (and growing!), Protocase is proud to have a client base of over 16,000 customers throughout North America and around the globe. Customers include Boeing, L3, Raytheon, Google, Apple, Microsoft, NASA, MIT and many more.

To learn more about the company, visit http://www.protocase.com

• Join a company that has revolutionized custom manufacturing for engineers, designers and scientists all over the world.
• Join a company that has a positive workplace culture based on each of us contributing to our common goals while respecting and supporting each other.
• Be rewarded with a competitive compensation package with great benefits, including medical, dental, pension plan, and more.
• Live and work in Cape Breton, a wonderful community that has quick commutes, affordable homes on generous plots of land, beautiful scenery, and friendly people.

Why Protocase?

Full disclosure, we work a little differently here at Protocase Inc./45Drives. This isnt a job where you punch in and punch out. we come to work every day because we wish to earn a living in a meaningful way. We believe too many people exist without finding joy and meaning in their everyday jobs. At Protocase Inc./45Drives, we create workplaces where our people want to come to work in the morning and feel good when they go home at the end of the day. It only exists and thrives because each of us contributes in our own way. Does this sound like something you want to be a part of?

Our Values

Our Customers are #1

Help Others Succeed

Build and Maintain Functional Relationships with Everyone

Trust

Openness, Honesty and Transparency

Respect

Common Sense

About the Opportunity

Protocase is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for its Maintenance and Operations team in Sydney (Cape Breton), Nova Scotia. Protocases two production facilities are busy environments where every enclosure, panel and part ordered is custom-manufactured from scratch. Our customers around the world depend on us to make professional-grade custom sheet metal and CNC Machined products that meet their specifications, all within our signature 23-day manufacturing turnaround time. In order to meet our stringent quality requirements and crucial on-time targets, we need a Maintenance Technician with a strong attention to detail and the ability to think on their feet that can help maintain and improve our manufacturing equipment and facility.

If you enjoy being hands-on and troubleshooting machinery, this is a role for you!

What Youll Do

As our Maintenance Technician, youll report directly to the Maintenance Leadership Team and work closely with our team to ensure that machinery and equipment are running at peak performance. In our fast-moving environment, your ability to multi-task and stay focused will be essential. Your day-to-day will include:

• Performing regular preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment malfunctions and resolving production outages.
• Keeping our maintenance tracking software up to date with equipment status and logs.
• Sourcing repair parts and coordinating with external vendors for timely delivery.
• Communicating equipment status and repair updates with management and production teams.
• Working alongside your maintenance teammates to boost performance and support growth in our manufacturing capabilities.

This role requires after-hours and on-call availability, including weekends, to quickly address critical equipment issues and maintain our production momentum.
Expect a high-energy setting with ongoing challenges that will keep you engaged and in demand.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone whos both technically skilled and a team player. Ideal candidates will have:

• A diploma, certificate, or completion of an apprenticeship program is an asset.
• Two or more years of experience in a troubleshooting/maintenance role.
• Experience in Electrical background will be an asset.
• Physical ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Proven abilities in problem solving and strong decision-making skills
• Commitment to following procedures and attention to detail
• Self-starter who is able to take initiative, while also seeking the expertise of others as needed
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team-player attitude

Heres What We Offer:

Besides a starting total compensation package ranging from $50,432 to $55,895 CAD you will also enjoy the following benefits

Training and Growth: Leadership development and skills training to support your professional journey.
Comprehensive Health Care Plan and Retirement Savings Plan: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Group Insurance, and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan after six months of employment.
Wellness & Gym Membership: Access to gym membership and wellness activities.
Vacation: Two weeks to start, increasing over time.
Social Events: Participate in team-building activities and celebrations.
Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our recognition programs.
Community Discounts: Enjoy exclusive perks at local shops and restaurants.
Common Sense Lifestyle: Enjoy stunning hiking trails, beaches, live music, and a vibrant community in one of Canada's most beautiful regions