Service Technician

Service Technician (Machinist / Mechanical & Electrical)

We're hiring a hands-on Service Technician with strong machining and mechanical aptitude and good electrical/PLC troubleshooting skills. You'll install, maintain and repair machines at our site and customer sites in the GTA and occasionally beyond. Ideal for a machinist / tradesperson who likes diagnostics, travel, and customer contact.

Key responsibilities

• Service, repair and commission machinery (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical systems) both in-shop and on customer sites.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults — wiring, motors, VFDs, sensors, relays and basic PLC logic troubleshooting.
• Perform preventative maintenance, rebuilds and alignments on mechanical sub-assemblies (gears, bearings, slides, fixtures).
• Operate and maintain shop machine tools (lathe, mill, drill press, grinders) to fabricate or modify parts.
• Read and update mechanical and electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and service logs.
• Keep clear service reports, parts lists and communicate directly with customers and engineering to resolve issues.
• Support machine installations, on-site commissioning, operator training and hand-overs.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation when required (compensation/OT provided).

Must-have qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience as a machinist, millwright, industrial mechanic, or service technician in automated machinery or manufacturing.
• Familiar with manual machining (lathe & mill) and basic fabrication (fit, drill, tap, assemble).
• Practical electrical skills: reading wiring diagrams, multi-meter work, motor starter/VFD basics, sensor troubleshooting.
• Experience troubleshooting or supporting PLC-controlled systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens or similar) — reading ladder logic an asset.
• Comfortable working at customer sites and travelling within the GTA / Ontario.
• Valid driver's licence and clean driving record.
• Strong problem-solving skills and good customer communication.
• Ability to lift up to ~50 lbs, work on ladders/platforms and use hand/power tools safely.

Nice-to-have (preferred)

• Trade certification (Machinist, Millwright, Electrician, Industrial Mechanic) or equivalent.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience with VFDs, servo systems, or industrial networking.
• Forklift license.
• Welding (MIG/TIG/basic stick) skills.

Compensation & hours

• Competitive hourly wage depending on experience
• Overtime and travel time paid according to Ontario employment standards.
• Benefits and extended health available for full-time hires (if applicable — customise).

What we offer

• Hands-on role on industrial automation equipment with variety (installation, repair, fabrication).
• Small, experienced team and direct access to engineering for complex diagnostics.
• Opportunity for skills growth in PLCs, VFDs and systems integration.
• Field work + shop time — good fit if you like variety and problem solving.

Company DescriptionAbout Topnotch Employment:
Being a leading provider in the recruitment industry since 1992, Topnotch Employment provides staffing services for a wide range of positions including General Labour, Warehouse, Administrative/Office, Sales/Marketing, Accounting, IT, Clerical, and Customer Service. Our professional recruiting department has provided staff for leading organizations such as IBM, the Ontario Public Service.Company DescriptionAbout Topnotch Employment:Being a leading provider in the recruitment industry since 1992, Topnotch Employment provides staffing services for a wide range of positions including General Labour, Warehouse, Administrative/Office, Sales/Marketing, Accounting, IT, Clerical, and Customer Service. Our professional recruiting department has provided staff for leading organizations such as IBM, the Ontario Public Service.