Maintenance (Afternoon Shift)

Emterra-Group; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Emterra Group is seeking a Maintenance team member to perform equipment maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting across plant operations. You will operate power tools, maintain conveyors and grinders, and support production lines while ensuring a safe, organized work environment.

The role requires experience in maintenance, a valid driver’s license, good attendance, and the ability to work independently. Physical duties include lifting up to 50 lbs and completing safety courses such as forklift

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to work independently as well as take direction.
• Proven mechanical aptitude.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Able to bend, push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs or more.
• Post secondary mechanical technology an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting across plant operations.
• Grease, replace bearings, track and lace conveyor belts, operate power tools.
• Replace filters; repair grinders and screens; clean under conveyors and around baling area.
• Navigate touchscreens for optical sorters and lines; support production teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and observe safety practices.
• Heavy lifting/pulling required; complete forklift, snorkel lift, fall protection and confined space training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Excellent attendance

Independent worker

Driver's license

Stand for long periods

Lift 50 lbs+

Education

Post secondary mechanical technology

Job description

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).

Job Summary

Emterra Maintenance/Repair team is seeking a skilled and collaborative Maintenance team member to perform equipment maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting across plant operations. This role includes operating power tools, maintaining conveyors and grinders, supporting production lines, ensuring a safe and organized work environment, and collaborating with the team to keep plant operations running efficiently.

Position Description

• Ability to perform various maintenance functions such as greasing and replacing bearings, replacing, tracking and lacing conveyor belts, operating power tools such as drills, Sawzall, cutting torches etc.
• Ability to changing filters, troubleshooting, repairs to glass plant primary and secondary grinders and screens, etc.
• Ability to cleaning under conveyor belts, OCC separator, glass breaker screen and around the baling area, etc., as required.
• Ability to navigate the touchscreens for the optical sorters, container line, fiber line and glass plant.
• Collaborate with the maintenance and production teams to ensure the proper and safe operation of the plant.
• Ensure work area is clean, organized, and free of any safety hazards at all times.
• Observe safe work practices.
• Heavy lifting/pulling is required.
• The successful candidate must also be required to complete courses on the forklift, snorkel lift, fall protection and confined space entry.
• Other duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Candidates must have previous experience in performing maintenance and repair work, etc.
• Must have held a driver’s license.
• An excellent attendance record.
• Ability to work independently as well as take direction.
• Proven mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work bent over for extended period.
• Ability to bend, push, and pull and lift up to 50 lbs or more.
• Post secondary mechanical technology an asset.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages!
• Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!
• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!

$23.09/hour

EmterraGroup is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.

This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.