Equipment Mechanic

Aerotek; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Nepean, Ontario is seeking an Equipment Mechanic for the overnight shift to respond to equipment issues, perform preventative maintenance, and support capital projects. The role requires attention to safety and reliability in a highly regulated production environment.

You will diagnose and repair production equipment, review work orders, use AutoCAD drawings, and coordinate with operators and other teams. This contract position starts at 6 months with extension potential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience performing preventative maintenance and repair on manufacturing or production equipment.
• Hands-on experience in production, packaging, or general production environments.
• Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to assist in troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Basic soldering skills for equipment repair and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and schematics created in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing and production equipment to minimize downtime and maintain consistent output.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on production, packaging, and general manufacturing equipment, following established schedules and procedures.
• Review, execute, and close work orders accurately in the maintenance system, documenting work performed and parts used.
• Support capital projects by assisting with equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades as required.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings and schematics prepared in AutoCAD to guide maintenance and repair activities.
• Use basic PLC knowledge to support troubleshooting of automated equipment and control systems under guidance of more technical resources when needed.
• Perform basic soldering tasks as needed for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks effectively, balancing urgent repairs with scheduled preventative work, and clearly explain priorities and status to multiple teams.
• Use computer systems to track work orders, record completed tasks, and monitor daily key performance indicators (KPIs).

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

AutoCAD drawings

PLC basics

Soldering

Communication

Team coordination

KPI tracking

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Equipment Mechanic – Overnight Shift

Shifts: overnight shift (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM).

Pay Rate: $24/hour

Contract: Initial 6-month contract with a strong possibility of extension

Job Description

The equipment mechanic works as the primary technician on the overnight shift, responding to equipment issues that operators cannot resolve and ensuring that production equipment runs safely and reliably. When not troubleshooting active problems, this role focuses on preventative maintenance, work orders, and capital project support to keep a highly regulated production facility operating efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing and production equipment to minimize downtime and maintain consistent output.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on production, packaging, and general manufacturing equipment, following established schedules and procedures.

• Review, execute, and close work orders accurately in the maintenance system, documenting work performed and parts used.

• Support capital projects by assisting with equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades as required.

• Interpret and work from technical drawings and schematics prepared in AutoCAD to guide maintenance and repair activities.

• Use basic PLC knowledge to support troubleshooting of automated equipment and control systems under guidance of more technical resources when needed.

• Perform basic soldering tasks as needed for equipment repair and maintenance.

• Prioritize maintenance tasks effectively, balancing urgent repairs with scheduled preventative work, and clearly explain priorities and status to multiple teams.

• Use computer systems to track work orders, record completed tasks, and monitor daily key performance indicators (KPIs).

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience performing preventative maintenance and repair on manufacturing or production equipment.

• Hands-on experience working in production, packaging, or general production environments.

• Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to assist in troubleshooting automated equipment.

• Basic soldering skills for equipment repair and maintenance tasks.

• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and schematics created in AutoCAD.

• Ability to move and stand for an 8-hour shift while working on and around equipment.

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and clearly explain the order of work to multiple teams.

• Ability to use computer systems for tracking work orders and monitoring daily key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Comfort working around blood bags and materials that may produce small or occasional odors.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to diagnosing mechanical and basic electrical issues.

• Clear communication skills to coordinate with operators, production staff, and other departments

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Nepean, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Nepean,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:

Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):

Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.