Manufacturing Technician: Process Improvement & Maintenance

Linamar Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes in Ontario. The role focuses on improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and enhancing product quality through technical solutions and process improvements.

The technician collaborates with engineers and cross-functional teams to keep systems running efficiently. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a technical support or manufacturing technician role,

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, automation, and process optimization.
• Proficient in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for manufacturing processes, including troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment or process issues.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement process improvements that increase production efficiency and product quality.
• Perform routine maintenance and upgrades on manufacturing equipment to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
• Analyze production data and provide recommendations for process enhancements, material usage, and equipment modifications.
• Participate in new equipment installations, ensuring proper setup, calibration, and integration into existing production systems.
• Assist in the development and execution of preventive maintenance programs, ensuring all machinery and systems are functioning optimally.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, and implementation of solutions to improve manufacturing processes.
• Work with production teams to identify challenges and provide technical solutions to minimize disruptions and maximize output.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing systems

Automation

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering

Job description

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes in Ontario. The role focuses on improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and enhancing product quality through technical solutions and process improvements.

The technician collaborates with engineers and cross-functional teams to keep systems running efficiently. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a technical support or manufacturing technician role,