Maintenance Team Lead

Maintenance Team Lead

Location: Richmond Hill, ON

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Industry: Heavy Industrial Manufacturing

Hours: Monday to Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

• Competitive salary based on experience ($49-55/hour)
• Lucrative annual profit sharing program
• Overtime opportunities
• Full Benefits
• Pension Plan
• Company events and social activities, recognition programs
• Opportunities for continued growth and mentorship professionally
• All tools provided
• PPE and uniforms provided

The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department while remaining hands-on with equipment troubleshooting and repairs when required. This role provides leadership and technical direction to a team of Licensed Millwrights, Industrial Electricians, apprentices, and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all manufacturing equipment.

The Maintenance Foreman works closely with Production, Engineering, and the Maintenance Manager to maximize equipment uptime through preventative maintenance, effective scheduling, continuous improvement initiatives, and rapid response to equipment failures.

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of Licensed Millwrights, Industrial Electricians, apprentices, and contractors.
• Assign and prioritize daily maintenance work based on production requirements.
• Conduct daily shift meetings and communicate maintenance priorities.
• Monitor employee performance and provide ongoing coaching and technical support.
• Support employee training, onboarding, succession planning, and skills development.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive workplace culture.

• Coordinate preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Prioritize breakdown response to minimize production downtime.
• Ensure work orders are properly assigned, completed, and closed within the CMMS.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs including downtime, PM completion, equipment reliability, and response times.
• Assist with troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical issues when required.
• Schedule maintenance activities to minimize production interruptions.
• Coordinate contractors during shutdowns and capital improvement projects.

• Oversee maintenance of conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, compressors, furnaces, fans, overhead cranes, and other heavy industrial equipment.
• Support troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, motors, sensors, and electrical systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and manuals.
• Ensure repairs are completed using proper maintenance practices and manufacturer specifications.
• Participate in equipment installations, modifications, and commissioning of new machinery.
• Ensure spare parts inventory is maintained and critical components remain available.

• Champion a strong safety culture throughout the maintenance department.
• Ensure all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are followed.
• Conduct safety talks and participate in investigations of incidents and near misses.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OHSA regulations, and environmental standards.
• Promote housekeeping standards throughout maintenance areas.

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance processes.
• Participate in root cause analysis of recurring equipment failures.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and process improvements.
• Assist with developing preventative maintenance schedules and maintenance best practices.