Position: Maintenance Technician – Rotating Shift
Location: Welland, ON
Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Works with: Mechanical/Electrical Technicians, Maintenance Coordinator, Production Supervisors
Why This Role MattersJoin a dynamic maintenance team where you'll tackle a variety of tasks—from preventive upkeep and corrective repairs to fabrication and equipment installations. Your hands-on contributions will keep our plant running safely and efficiently every day.
Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Work independently or support mechanical/electrical technicians on installations, preventive maintenance and repairs according to work orders, specifications and established procedures.
• Fabrication & Machining: Perform welding, pipe-fitting and machining tasks to manufacture or modify parts per prints and project scopes.
• Safety First: Follow all health & safety protocols—including lock-out/tag-out, confined-space entry and working-at-heights—and use PPE at all times.
• Shutdown & Emergency Support: Coordinate with external contractors and internal teams to execute repairs or maintenance during planned shutdowns and urgent situations.
• CMMS Management: Adhere to preventive/corrective maintenance schedules; accurately log and close work orders in the CMMS.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to reliability initiatives, health & safety programs and the development of preventive-maintenance strategies.
• Mentorship: Assist in developing the skills of apprentices and share best practices with the maintenance team.

What You Bring

• Experience & Tickets:
  • 4+ years in a maintenance role (unlicensed) or certified Welder (456A), Fabricator (437A) or Machinist (429A)
  • CWB certification is an asset
• Technical Aptitude:
  • Solid fabrication, pipe-fitting and rigging skills
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, manuals and SOPs
  • Mechanical knack to assist and learn from journeypersons
• Digital Skills:
  • Basic computer literacy for CMMS use
• Industry Know-How (Bonus):
  • Foundry or primary-metals experience
  • Material-handling systems familiarity
• Mindset:
  • Proactive, safety-focused and eager to solve problems

Physical & Shift Requirements

• Lift up to 23 kg (50 lb) regularly
• Operate electric, pneumatic and hydraulic power tools
• Work in varied plant conditions (heat, dust, noise), including confined spaces and at heights
• Rotate through day, afternoon and night shifts (8- or 12-hour) with flexible overtime

What's In It for You

• Competitive pay with shift premiums ($34-$39/hr)
• Ongoing training and clear career path
• Collaborative, safety-driven culture
• Opportunity to own diverse maintenance projects

Ready to power up your maintenance career? Apply now and keep our operations running at their best!
Reach out to Syndel Gerlings at [email protected] if you want to be considered immediately.
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