Maintenance Specialist

Qnity Electronics, Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Specialist in Canada to maintain and improve facility, utility, and process equipment reliability. You will apply expertise in mechanical systems, piping, hydraulics, and pneumatics to support projects, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

This exempt technical role requires reading blueprints and P&IDs, leading root cause investigations, coordinating with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Facilities, and advancing maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Pipefitter certification or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial piping, mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance programs.
• Proficient reading of technical drawings, P&IDs, and specifications.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve mechanical, piping, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Install, modify, repair, and test industrial piping systems for water, steam, compressed air, gases, and process fluids.
• Perform pipefitting activities including measuring, cutting, threading, bending, assembling, and pressure testing piping systems.
• Manage and install critical MIQA valves, pumps, regulators, supports, and related mechanical equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Support maintenance planning, capital projects, facility upgrades, and contractor coordination.
• Develop maintenance procedures, equipment documentation, and continuous improvement solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Facilities teams to support business objectives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

P&ID interpretation

Mechanical systems

CMMS experience

Education

Journeyperson Pipefitter certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Specialist is an exempt technical professional responsible for maintaining and improving facility, utility, and process equipment reliability. This role provides technical expertise in mechanical systems, industrial piping, hydraulics, pneumatics, and maintenance operations while supporting projects, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve mechanical, piping, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Install, modify, repair, and test industrial piping systems for water, steam, compressed air, gases, and process fluids.
• Perform pipefitting activities including measuring, cutting, threading, bending, assembling, and pressure testing piping systems.
• Manage and install critical MIQA valves, pumps, regulators, supports, and related mechanical equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Support maintenance planning, capital projects, facility upgrades, and contractor coordination.
• Develop maintenance procedures, equipment documentation, and continuous improvement solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Facilities teams to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Pipefitter certification or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial piping, mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and maintaining facility infrastructure.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
• Experience with CMMS systems, preventive maintenance, and reliability improvement programs.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings, P&IDs, and specifications.

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information .