Maintenance Technician

Arterra Wines Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent wine producer in Canada is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure optimal operation of automated production lines in a food-grade environment. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a Red Seal Certification and over 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Product allowance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and circuit diagrams.
• Comfortable in an industrial environment with various hazards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production lines.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of conveyors

Troubleshooting electrical issues

Welding experience (Tig, Mig, Stick)

Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Understanding of safety practices

Education

Red Seal Millwright Certification

Job description

time left to apply End Date: August 22, 2025 (7 days left to apply)

job requisition id R-12326

Job Description:

At Arterra Wines Canada, we aim to inspire the simple joys of life, and we come to work every day with a shared passion to build wine brands people love. As a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry with 150 years of experience, our success is driven by our people. We work together with integrity and pride, striving to reach our fullest potential every day, and we’re looking for people who do the same.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of automated production lines and industrial equipment in a food-grade environment. You will play a key role in ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity while maintaining strict compliance with food safety standards.

This is a full-time permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems across the production lines and throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues and implement timely solutions to reduce downtime.
• Work closely with the production team to prioritize and complete work orders safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and parts inventory.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades.
• Follow and enforce all safety, GMP, and food safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Red Seal Millwright Certification is required.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a food manufacturing or other regulated environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and packaging equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, sensors, and circuit diagrams and ability to troubleshoot electrical issues
• Preference for welding experience (Tig, Mig, and Stick)
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Solid understanding of safety practices and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Able to work well on your own and as part of a team.
• Comfortable in an industrial environment (dust, smoke, grease, noise, fumes, chemicals, etc.). Includes indoor and outdoor work.
• Physical able to perform work, inclusive of standing, walking, kneeling, climbing, reaching, lifting, bending, twisting, hand dexterity, and stamina.

Offer:

• Compensation budget range $37.60-$48.65/hr, commiserate with experience.
• Benefits that include health, dental, pension, and product allowance.
• Opportunity to develop professional skills in a supportive team environment.

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Our mission is simple – to build brands people love. In fact, seven of the top 20 brands in Canada are proudly part of the Arterra Wines Canada family: Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino and Kim Crawford.

We have more than 140 years of experience in the Canadian wine industry, with five estate wineries across the country and over 1,700 acres of premium vineyards. We have our pulse on viticulture and its latest innovations and most importantly, an understanding of what Canadian consumers are looking for in a bottle of wine.

We own and operate 164 Wine Rack retail stores in Ontario and sell wine kits and products for winemaking through our RJS Craft Winemaking business.