Maintenance & Reliability Mechanic I - Estée Lauder - FT Regular - Markham, ON

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain high-speed production lines in a GMP environment. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.

Join a proactive maintenance team supporting line reliability, equipment uptime, and product quality across packaging and filling operations. Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to work independently or in teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in automated manufacturing environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with automated filling, capping, labeling, vision systems or related equipment.
• Ability to train and mentor new employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize OEE.
• Support line changeovers and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain electronic records in CMMS for maintenance and repairs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Reliability teams.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Troubleshooting

Automation systems

Teamwork

Education

Millwright/Industrial Mechanic certification

Post-secondary diploma in related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Position Summary

• The Maintenance Technician is a highly experienced, hands‑on technical specialist responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing high-speed production filling, packaging, and processing equipment in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This role serves as a critical frontline resource supporting production reliability, equipment uptime, product quality, and operational efficiency across manufacturing lines.

The successful candidate possesses extensive practical experience working directly with automated filling, capping, labeling, cartoning, case packing, conveying, inspection, and vision systems. They are recognized as a technical expert with the ability to rapidly diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation‑related equipment issues while implementing sustainable corrective actions to minimize downtime and prevent recurrence.

As a key member of the maintenance team, the Maintenance Technician performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities, supports line changeovers and continuous improvement initiatives, and partners closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Reliability teams to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). This position requires strong troubleshooting skills, sound technical judgment, and a proactive approach to equipment reliability in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Must be able to make decisions on repair priorities based on work assignments.
• Participates in preventive maintenance programs
• Performs electronic recordkeeping CMMS related to preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Must be able to work alone and or in a team environment.
• Adheres to all Estée Lauder safety procedures and practices (GMP/LOTO etc).
• Trains new employees on ELC practices and procedures within the department.
• Assists management in evaluating new equipment installations. Performs other duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Millwright, Industrial Mechanic, Electro-Mechanical Technician, Industrial Electrician, or related technical trade certification.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of hands‑on maintenance experience supporting automated manufacturing, filling, packaging, or processing equipment in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Preferred Education: Post‑secondary diploma or advanced technical diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electro‑Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or Maintenance Engineering Technology, combined with significant hands‑on experience supporting automated filling and packaging operations within a GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment.
• Extensive practical experience troubleshooting and repairing high‑speed filling lines, cappers, labelers, cartoners, conveyors, vision systems, pumps, and ancillary production equipment. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, servo, and automation systems. Proven ability to diagnose complex equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Pay Range

Anticipated Base Salary Range $30.00 to $38.00 (Depending on qualifications, skills, experience and/or budget), based on a 40 hour work week (range to be scaled accordingly). In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, education‑related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. In addition, the Company maintains highly competitive incentive compensation programs (role eligibility may vary based on terms of the respective plan(s)).

You may be eligible to participate in the applicable Commission/Bonus Plan, under the plan guidelines in effect at the time of hire. Additional details regarding the commission plan will be provided as part of your onboarding.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

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