Maintenance Technician

Boart Longyear; North Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drilling equipment manufacturer in North Bay, Canada, is seeking a Maintenance Technician. Responsibilities include performing preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery in a unionized manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and trade certification. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Employee recognition rewards program

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years of related experience in maintenance.
• Experience with CNC or automated equipment maintenance is an asset.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and facility systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform necessary repairs.
• Document all work performed and maintain accurate records.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and production stoppages.

Skills

Technical Knowledge

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Safety Awareness

Documentation

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade certification (Millwright or Electrician)

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and systems. This role ensures that machinery operates efficiently and safely, reducing downtime and supporting overall production performance in a unionized manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance on machinery and facility systems based on schedules and logs.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic repairs.
• Replace worn components, align and calibrate equipment as necessary.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and maintenance manuals.
• Document all work performed and maintain accurate records.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and production stoppages.
• All other reasonable duties as assigned.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshooting: Ability to identify root causes of equipment failure and resolve efficiently.
• Preventive Maintenance: Familiarity with PM techniques and reliability‑centered maintenance.
• Safety Awareness: Consistently applies safety procedures and lock‑out/tag‑out protocols.
• Documentation: Accurately records maintenance activities and equipment history.
• Communication: Effectively reports issues and collaborates with team members.
• Adaptability: Capable of handling diverse tasks in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Trade certification (Millwright or Electrician)
• Experience: Requires 3 years of related experience. Experience with CNC or automated equipment maintenance is an asset.
• Languages: English Required

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Work Environment: Shop Floor
• Lifting Requirements: ability to lift up to 50lbs as required

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

Talented people are attracted to companies with long‑term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work‑life balance. Boart Longyear offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect:

• a strong compensation plan
• medical, vision, and dental programli>
• retirement program
• employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)
• employee assistance program

Company Overview

Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of, safe, and productivity‑driven drilling equipment and tooling. With a primary focus on mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities—including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals—the Company also supports activities in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors. The Drilling Products division delivers advanced research and development capabilities and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture, market, and service reliable drill rigs, innovative drill string products, rugged performance tooling, durable drilling consumables, and high‑quality parts for customers worldwide.

Our People

At Boart Longyear, people are our most important asset. We recognize that the best ideas emerge through collaboration among individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. That is why we are committed to fostering diverse, inclusive teams and work environments free from discrimination and harassment—spaces where everyone can contribute and be heard.

Our Vision

To create products and solutions that empower the exploration and extraction of minerals to enable life and prosperity.

Our Values

• Integrity
• Health & Safety
• Teamwork & Diversity
• Customer Focus
• Sustainability

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview. Please apply online at https://careers.boartlongyear.com/.