Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

KIT Recruitment is partnering with a well-established food manufacturer in Milton, Ontario to recruit an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join their Maintenance team.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a seasoned mechanic with strong experience in fast-paced food manufacturing . You’ll be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment while supporting equipment reliability, production uptime, and continuous improvement.

The position is currently based in Milton, ON and will relocate to a new facility in Woodstock, ON within approximately 18–24 months .

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Details

• Wage: $40.00–$43.00/hour, based on experience
• Shift: Day shift, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM - Weekly overtime opportunities available
• On-Call: As required for urgent maintenance needs
• Location: Milton, ON, relocating to Woodstock, ON in approximately 18–24 months
• Benefits: Fully funded health, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, Health Care Spending Account and EAP
• RRSP: Company matching program
• Training and professional development opportunities

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on food production and processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues .
• Respond to breakdowns and work with Production to minimize equipment downtime.
• Install, dismantle, assemble, modify, and repair machinery using drawings, diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain and repair motors, pumps, valves, conveyors, controls, packaging machinery, and other production equipment.
• Complete daily equipment setups and support disassembly/reassembly for sanitation requirements.
• Identify equipment deficiencies and recommend improvements to reliability, safety, and performance.
• Perform basic to intermediate fabrication and welding , including stainless-steel repairs and modifications.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, equipment findings, and parts used.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across Maintenance and Production.
• Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP/SQF, and quality requirements.
• Participate in on-call coverage when required.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance mechanic experience within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong hands-on mechanical troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair skills.
• Experience maintaining industrial production and processing equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and repair experience required.
• Millwright or Electrician certification is an asset but is not required.
• Fabrication and welding experience; stainless-steel experience within food processing is a strong asset .
• Packaging equipment experience is considered an asset.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize maintenance requirements.
• Reliable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to accommodate flexible finish times and participate in on-call coverage.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. and work on ladders and at heights.
• Must be comfortable working in refrigerated, wet, noisy, hot, and humid food-processing environments.
• Must be comfortable with the position relocating from Milton to Woodstock within approximately 18–24 months .

If you’re an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic looking for steady day shifts, competitive pay, weekly overtime opportunities, excellent benefits, and long-term growth , KIT Recruitment would love to connect with you.