Maintenance Technician

The Weir Group; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sudbury is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for ensuring the reliability and safety of machinery. The role involves preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and regular inspections of equipment. Candidates should have at least 1 year of industrial maintenance experience and be able to read blueprints. This position offers a dynamic work environment that values individual contributions and promotes safety. Join a company committed to sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with industrial maintenance and equipment repair.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficient in maintaining documents and repair history.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance to prevent equipment breakdowns.
• Respond to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings and systems.
• Install new machinery or equipment as needed.
• Document maintenance activities and repair histories.
• Demonstrate commitment to zero harm behaviors.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical support

Ability to read blueprints

Computer skills

Education

1+ years of experience

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Weir ESCO

Lively, ON

Onsite

M-F 6a-3p

Purpose of Role: The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the reliability, safety, and efficiency of industrial equipment and systems. They will be performing preventative and reactive maintenance on various machines as well as maintaining the upkeep of the building.

Why choose Weir: Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of our lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Perform scheduled inspections and maintenance to prevent equipment breakdowns and extend machinery lifespan. Tasks include lubricating parts, tightening bolts, and replacing worn components.
• Emergency Repairs: Respond promptly to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues by diagnosing problems and restoring systems to full operation in order to minimize downtime.
• Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of buildings, equipment, and systems (e.g., HVAC, fire alarms) to identify potential issues or safety hazards. Maintain and troubleshoot building systems, including HVAC, electrical wiring, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.
• Installation: Assemble and install new machinery or equipment as required.
• Record Keeping: Accurately document maintenance activities, repair histories, and parts inventories using computerized maintenance management systems.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with industrial maintenance, mechanical support, equipment repair, and installation of machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Computer skills – ability to maintain documents and repair history.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 countries, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.