maintenance technician.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician to join a growing team in Waterdown. This role is ideal for a proactive, hands-on professional who thrives in a "team-first" environment and enjoys a technical mix of preventative maintenance, complex troubleshooting, and a balanced electrical-mechanical workload.

2 SHIFTS OPEN:
1 X STRAIGHT DAYS - NO ROTATIONS
1 X STRAIGHT AFTERNOONS- NO ROTATIONS

Payrate: $40-48/hour depending on experience and license

Please note we are looking for individuals who have at least 5+ years of experience working in a similar role.
433a millwright certification is an asset however it is not required.

Advantages
-Base Hourly Rate: $40-48. + Shift Premiums
-Vacation: 3 weeks after 1 year
-Health Benefits: 100% Employer-paid (after 2 months)
-Retirement: RRSP program with 6% employer contribution (after 6 months)
-Personal Days: 3 floaters per year
-Perks: Onsite parking and a culture focused on internal development.

Responsibilities
-Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Execute PMs, emergency breakdowns, and project work with a 50/50 split between mechanical and electrical tasks.

-Equipment Care: Maintain and repair compressors, gearboxes, conveyors, vacuum pumps, dust collectors, pulverizing machines, rollers, and magnets.
-Systems & Automation: Work with PLC interfaces and HMIs for automated control; interpret wiring diagrams and blueprints for troubleshooting.
-Fabrication: Perform MIG/TIG welding for essential equipment repairs and maintenance.
-Safety & Compliance: Work at heights using fall protection; operate forklifts and scissor lifts safely.
-Documentation: Track and order inventory for projects; maintain precise quality and maintenance records via productivity software (SharePoint/Excel).

Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience working in a similar environment
-License: Valid 433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright license is an asset
-Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a maintenance role within a manufacturing setting.
-Industry Background: Experience in Pharmaceutical or Chemical manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
-Technical Skills: Proficient in both Mechanical and Electrical troubleshooting; comfortable with pneumatics and dust collection systems

Summary
If this is something you are interested in please submit your application or email it to View email address on randstad.com

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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