Maintenance Manager; Metro
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listed on 2026-06-17
Listing for:
CQ Search Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Maintenance & Facilities Manager – Automotive Manufacturing
(Kitchener, ON) area
Base Salary: $120,000–$140,000
Position OverviewThe Maintenance & Facilities Manager leads all maintenance, facilities, and reliability functions for a high‑volume automotive manufacturing plant in Kitchener ON area . This hands‑on leader oversees a team of 25–30 skilled trades, ensuring safe, effective, and uninterrupted plant operations
The ideal candidate comes from the tools — Millwright, Tool & Die Maker, Electrician, Automation Technician, or similar — with strong technical depth in preventive maintenance, automation, pneumatics, hydraulics, CNC, and PLC‑based systems
Key Responsibilities- Maintenance Leadership — Lead, coach, and develop a team of 25–30 trades (millwrights, electricians, automation techs)
- Preventive Maintenance — Build and execute PM programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment life
- Facilities Management — Oversee building systems, utilities, contractors, and facility upgrades
- Automation & Controls — Support troubleshooting and maintenance of PLCs, robotics, CNC equipment, and automated production lines
- Equipment Reliability — Drive root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Safety & Compliance — Ensure all work meets OHSA, ESA, and corporate safety standards
- Budget & Planning — Manage maintenance budgets, capital planning, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships
- Project Management — Lead equipment installations, facility upgrades, shutdown planning, and commissioning activities
- Skilled Trades Background — Millwright, Tool & Die Maker, Electrician, or Automation Technician strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environment
- Strong hands‑on expertise in:
Pneumatics, Hydraulics, CNC machinery, PLC troubleshooting, Automation systems. Proven ability to lead large trades teams in a union or non‑union environment. Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance system - Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skill
- Asses Experience in automotive manufacturing or high‑volume production
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