Maintenance Technician

Leeco Steel; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel supplier in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain machinery and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have two years of experience in an industrial environment, strong troubleshooting skills, and mechanical and electrical knowledge. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring workplace safety. The role involves both physical and technical demands, requiring familiarity with various tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Competent in using a forklift and high lift.
• Experience with mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning systems and components.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Drilling knowledge

Knowledge of safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oxyacetylene torch

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Testing devices (ohmmeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes)

Job description

Leeco Steel is a leading supplier of carbon, HSLA and alloy steels from the premier mills worldwide. Due to our continued growth we have an opening for a Maintenance Technician at our Hamilton, Ontario location.

Maintenance Technician

Duties & Responsibilities

• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on machinery/mechanical equipment in an industrial environment.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, machinery, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand, power, and precision measuring tools.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools.
• Responsible for the connection of wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Calculate, lay‑out/draw, balance and align equipment.
• Perform rigging activities, safety‑related functions and other miscellaneous maintenance functions.
• Utilize or fabricate all types of mechanical parts (fitting, valves, etc.) needed from cold rolled steel, stainless steel, steel plate, structural steel members and other metals.
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state and federal levels.
• Perform rigging activities, safety‑related functions and other miscellaneous electrical functions.
• Support the safety and quality programs by following all accompanying rules and established processes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to travel to the US for training on occasion.

kills/Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Basic troubleshooting skills with ability to assist with repairs and diagnostics of Combination Oxyfuel, Plasma and Drilling equipment, advanced processing equipment, CNC, material handling system, lifting devices, sawing equipment.
• Demonstrate mechanical knowledge.
• Demonstrate electrical knowledge.
• Self‑starter yet able to take orders as directed.
• Drilling, Oxyfuel, Plasma alignment and vibration monitoring knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of predictive/preventive maintenance and pipefitting.
• Competent in the use of oxyacetylene torch work and welding.
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Safely utilize a forklift and high lift.
• Competent with programming of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Experience with mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding certification required.
• Speak, write and comprehend conversational English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Physical Requirements

Subject to environmental conditions that occur indoors and outdoors which includes but is not limited to exposure to changing temperatures, loud noise and vibration from use of equipment and the following:

• Hazards: Variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin- fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.