Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright) or Industrial Electrician supports the package sorting system, including belt conveyors, at our state‑of‑the‑art Caledon Automated Hub.

In our industry, this position is also known as Plant Mechanic or Industrial Mechanic.

This position is responsible for a broad range of maintenance activities to keep UPS package‑handling facilities operating efficiently and effectively.

The work can be fast‑paced and requires routine interaction with other operations employees.

• Job Type: Full‑Time Permanent, Unionized
• Location:
  
  12424 Dixie Road, Caledon, ON L7C 2L8
• Department:
  Buildings and Systems Engineering
• Workdays: 5 consecutive days (flexibility required to work occasional weekends & non‑regular shifts, especially in peak season)
• Pay Rate: $39.24/hr. (Base Rate $36.00/hr. + Hourly Bonus $3.24/hr.)

• Repairing and/or replacing mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates.
• Performing regularly scheduled maintenance on various conveyors and other specialized conveyance & sortation systems.
• Troubleshooting, adjusting and replacing parts for large‑scale automated parcel sortation equipment.
• Performing investigative and corrective maintenance based on inspection findings for various kinds of equipment.
• Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or replacing pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Welding equipment such as handrails, conveyor supports, package handling equipment, carts, and grating.
• Performing preventive maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, sorters, bulk carts, and powered industrial equipment.

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid 433A Millwright or 442A Industrial Electrician Certification of Qualification is required (extensive relevant experience working with conveyor & sortation equipment, or possession of a valid welding certification, may also be considered).
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings and equipment manuals.
• 3 years of post‑apprenticeship experience performing maintenance on conveyor equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, convey & receive instruction, and coordinate with partners over the radio in an industrial workplace.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working in high‑pressure environments.
• Experience in performing maintenance on conveyor belts.
• Knowledge of building schematics & drawings is an asset.
• Knowledge of keyboard and basic computer skills is an asset.

• Paid training.
• Weekly pay via direct deposit every Friday.
• Personal paid days off (eligibility requirements).
• 2 weeks of paid vacation after 1 year of service (3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10 years, 5 weeks after 20 years, and 6 weeks after 25 years).
• Extended health care benefits (vision, health, life insurance, and dental benefits after one year of service).
• Annual allowance of $250 for steel‑toe shoes.
• Annual allowance of $450 for tools.
• Immediate access to UPS employee discount program.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee referral bonus program (conditions apply) and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Opportunity to work in UPS Canada’s largest state‑of‑the‑art automated sorting facility.
• Opportunity for advancement within a Fortune 500 company.

• Monthly union dues (approximately $52/month).
• A union initiation fee of $50 will be deducted after completing 90 working days with UPS.
• Exposure to hot/cold temperatures when working indoors and outdoors.
• Wear a UPS Mechanic uniform and adhere to the company’s appearance guidelines.

This recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. Human evaluators make all application reviews and hiring decisions.

Permanent.

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.