_{08th May, 2025}

Lead Maintenance Technician / Supervisor

Type:  Permanent Full Time
Shift:  Monday to Friday Straight Day Shift
Compensation:  Generous hourly rate based on experience and qualifications

Location: East GTA 

MT Talent is proud to partner with an award-winning company blazing the way in the food packaging industry. As they continue to grow and expand locations, they are adding an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician / Supervisor reporting directly to the Plant Manager. This newly created role will lead all maintenance activities, including troubleshooting, repair, preventative maintenance, and process engineering/continuous improvement tasks.
  
This is a full time, straight day shift opportunity with substantial room for personal and professional growth.
  
We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, and skilled professional for this unique and rewarding opportunity.

Here’s what you will do:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on specialized / proprietary industrial manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Modify and fabricate tooling components as needed
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain to minimize downtime and improve efficiency
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety and maintenance standards
• Support creation, implementation, and ongoing reinforcement of Preventative Maintenance program in a brand new facility
• Assist with hiring and training new maintenance personnel
• Complete all required documentation of maintenance activities
• Work collaboratively with external contractors on maintenance and engineering projects
• Drive process engineering and continuous improvement activities within the plant
• Perform analysis and reporting as required

• 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance role. Candidates should be well-versed with preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Post-secondary education and/or trade licensing in Engineering, Millwright, Electrician or similar
• Welding and/or machining experience is an asset
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with automated machinery, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and best practices. Experience creating and implementing a preventive maintenance program is an asset.
• Forklift certification is an asset
• Experience sourcing and/or managing contractors is an asset
• Experience with process engineering and continuous improvement projects is preferred
• Solid computer skills including MS Office and ERP or similar systems. Experience with SAP is an asset.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• A passionate and dedicated personality with a desire to complete work to a high level of quality
• Experience leading junior staff is an asset

• Competitive salary and benefits including work boot allowance and paid PPE
• Opportunity to work in a growing company and collaborate with the senior leadership team
• Opportunities for personal and professional development and advancement
• Opportunity to create and have a notable impact on operations