Maintenance Technician

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician. Eaton Airdrie is a fully integrated manufacturing plant that has been serving Canadian businesses for over 44 years. Currently, it produces a range of electrical products, for both national and global markets. With our proximity to East Lake and its walking paths, in addition to the wellness and family assistance benefits the company offers, we strive to support the wellbeing of our employees. We pride ourselves on encouraging an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion, while fostering employee engagement initiatives.

The hourly rate for this position is $$40-44 plus a $2/hr premium for hours worked after 4pm per hour.

This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do

Position Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for effectively carrying out tasks associated with the predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance of all facility and production equipment. This position plays a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting operational excellence within a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will perform electrical troubleshooting, repairs, equipment installations, and maintenance activities while supporting key corporate initiatives including the Eaton Lean System (ELSS), Eaton Business System (EBS), and the Eaton Management System for Environment, Health, Safety and Security (MESH).

This role requires a safety-focused, hands-on professional with strong electrical troubleshooting skills, industrial maintenance experience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

In this function, you will:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and established maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning machines, equipment, motors, drives, motor control circuits, sensors, relays, contactors, and small tools/parts.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, including PLC-controlled equipment, automated systems, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and equipment drawings.
• Install, commission, relocate, and decommission machinery and equipment in accordance with Management of Change (MOC) procedures.
• Perform and document routine life safety system inspections and monthly fire alarm system checks in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and site procedures, including emergency power supply testing, manual pull station testing, panel status verification, and maintenance of required records and logbooks.
• Participate in the development and implementation of maintenance strategies to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records utilizing approved CMMS software for all preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Manage spare parts and maintenance inventory utilizing approved CMMS software and inventory management practices.
• Perform basic building maintenance including minor painting, plumbing, and carpentry tasks as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through participation in ELSS, EBS, Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and root cause analysis activities.
• Assist with the management and organization of the Maintenance Tool Crib.
• Operate industrial vehicles and equipment used for material handling, machine moving, rigging, installation, and maintenance activities.
• Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns and production support requests during the assigned shift.
• Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, Machine Guarding, ISO 9000 quality procedures, work instructions, and all facility environmental, health, safety, and security requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment while actively identifying, reducing, and eliminating workplace hazards.
• Collaborate effectively with Operations, Engineering, Production, and fellow Maintenance team members to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.

Qualifications

Basic requirement

• Valid Red Seal Certificate (Electrician, Millwright, or Plumber/Gasfitter).
• Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Preferred

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems.
• Working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles and Six Sigma tools.
• Experience participating in Kaizen, RIE, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with OEE, MTBF, and MTTR performance metrics.
• Experience operating forklifts, aerial work platforms, and rigging equipment.

Skills

Position Criteria

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Strong commitment to customer service and supporting production operations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces as required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Availability to work evening shifts, overtime, and occasional weekend coverage as required.

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician who is passionate about equipment reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. If you thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we encourage you to apply.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click Benefits at Eaton Canada for more detail. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.