industrial maintenance mechanic.

While the core of the role is mechanical, we are looking for a "jack-of-all-trades" who can handle basic electrical resets and perform structural welding repairs to keep our production lines moving.

Position: Maintenance Technician
Straight Days: 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday
Payrate: $34-42- depending on experience and license
OT available

Please note in order to be considered for this role you must have prior experience working in a similar environment, be able to weld MIG/STICK + have light electrical experience.

Advantages
Why Join Us?
The "Unicorn" Shift: Enjoy a consistent Straight Day schedule—no more flipping between days and nights.
Competitive Pay: Market-leading hourly rates based on experience.
Local Impact: Work for a stable, growing manufacturer right here in the Waterloo Region.
Comprehensive Benefits: Includes dental, medical, and retirement savings plans.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Maintenance: Diagnose, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems, pneumatic components, gearboxes, conveyors, and heavy-duty rotating equipment.
Welding & Fabrication: Perform Stick/MIG welding for equipment repairs, bracket fabrication, and structural reinforcements.
Electrical Support: Execute "light" electrical tasks, including motor swaps, sensor adjustments, and basic PLC troubleshooting (resetting faults).
Preventative Maintenance (PM): Carry out scheduled PM inspections to minimize downtime and extend the lifespan of plant assets.
Rigging & Installation: Move and install heavy machinery using forklifts, cranes, and hoists as required.
Safety First: Adhere to all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and provincial health and safety regulations (OHSA).

Qualifications
Qualifications & Skills
Experience: 3+ years of experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
Education: Licensed Millwright (433A) is preferred, but "Red Seal" equivalent or highly experienced Unlicensed Technicians will be considered.
Technical Proficiency: * Strong command of hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission.
Proven ability to weld (CWB certification is an asset but not required).
Ability to read and interpret blue prints and electrical schematics.
Soft Skills: A proactive "fix-it" mindset with the ability to work independently on a straight-day shift.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a heavy industrial environment.

Summary
If this is something you would be interested in please submit your application or email it to Paulina Galinski at paulina.galinski@randstad.ca

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 accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.