Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location:

Guelph, Ontario | Salary: $80,000 CAD/year |

Hours:

40 per week | Language:
English.

Full‑time, Permanent. Eligible for short‑term & long‑term disability insurance, dental insurance, extended medical, employer‑provided pension, and discretionary performance‑based bonuses.

• Preventative Maintenance:
  • Install, troubleshoot, align, and perform scheduled maintenance on the Knapp shuttle system, conveyors, carton erectors, packaging machines, and other warehouse automation equipment during installation, set‑up, and repair.
  • Conduct regular inspections and examinations on machinery and equipment to detect and identify irregularities, malfunctions and potential issues before they become larger problems.
  • Read blueprints and diagrams to determine work procedures.
• Troubleshooting and Repairs:
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs promptly to minimize downtime.
  • Collaborate with vendor hotline support to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Adjust machinery and replace or repair defective components, including motors, sensors, belts, and other mechanical or electrical parts.
• Facility Maintenance:
  • Support regularly scheduled facility maintenance and repair by partnering with contractors as needed.
  • Support facility upgrades and renovations.
  • Responsible for some general maintenance of the building and grounds.
• Documentation and Inventory Management:
  • Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, work orders, and spare parts usage.
  • Track and manage spare parts inventory so critical components are always available.
• Equipment Cleaning and Housekeeping:
  • Ensure major equipment, including conveyors, is cleaned regularly to maintain peak efficiency and compliance with operational standards.
  • Perform other routine maintenance work on machinery.
• Safety Compliance:
  • Promote and comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures, including appropriate use of PPE, Lockout, WHMIS, etc.
  • Work closely with Health and Safety personnel to ensure repairs and maintenance comply with safety regulations.
  • Conduct routine safety checks on equipment and report hazards immediately.
  • Attend monthly JH&S Committee meetings.
• Support Additional Equipment:
  • Oversee the maintenance of other equipment as needed, such as material handling equipment and warehouse automation systems.
• Process Improvement & Expense Management:
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in industrial maintenance.
  • Monitor and control maintenance expenses, supplies and inventories.

• Completion of secondary school or a vocational program is required.
• Minimum of 2 years in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, or similar automation roles.
• Experience with automated systems like the Knapp shuttle system, conveyors, and packaging machinery is required.
• Strong mechanical and automation troubleshooting skills; electrical skills are an asset.
• Proficiency in maintenance software for managing work orders and parts inventory.
• Basic programming knowledge (e.g., PLC troubleshooting) is an asset.
• Experience ensuring all maintenance activities comply with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), conducting safety inspections, and promoting a safe work environment.
• Experience with hazardous goods movement and storage of materials and maintaining equipment safely within that environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and maintain detailed maintenance records.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (intermediate).
• Self‑starter, able to perform in a fast‑paced dynamic environment.
• Effective at managing priorities and time.
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization, both internally and externally.
• Alignment with a workplace culture built on humanistic values and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment (up to 50 pounds), climb ladders, and work in confined spaces as needed.
• Work in person in Guelph facility; can travel to other facilities as required.
• Flexibility to occasionally work after hours and/or weekends and respond to on‑call emergencies.

Würth Canada is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, national origin or disability status. Please contact the HR team if accommodation is needed during the recruitment process.