Service Technician II

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics automation company seeks a Service Technician II in Toronto, Ontario. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining automated warehouse systems, emphasizing safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates should have electro-mechanical skills, relevant experience, and a commitment to excellence. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of CAD$60,000 to CAD$68,000, with benefits including performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting automated systems.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical fault-finding.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Provide troubleshooting support for material handling systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical components.
• Perform preventive maintenance and report system errors.

Skills

Electro-mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Customer service orientation

Education

Electrical License

Relevant vocational or technical qualifications

Tools

Electrical testing instruments

Hand tools

Job description

time left to apply End Date: September 1, 2025 (25 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR33004

Job Title

Service Technician II

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Vanderlande is the global market leader in baggage handling systems for airports and sorting systems for parcel and postal services. The company is also a leading supplier of warehouse automation solutions. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has over 9,000 employees, including 1,900 in North America, dedicated to advancing our customers’ businesses worldwide. With a consistent increase in order intake exceeding 1 billion euros, Vanderlande has built a reputation over seven decades as a reliable partner in automated material handling solutions.

We recently constructed a large automated warehouse for one of the world's largest retailers in Canada.

You will play a key role in supporting this advanced warehouse, working closely with various teams to ensure timely preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of incidents.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of warehouse operations, be comfortable with high-tech systems and automation, and committed to safety and efficiency standards.

This role is vital to our mission of providing excellent service to our customer, enabling their business success in Canada.

Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities):

• Provide troubleshooting support for routine issues in the material handling system.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical components such as motors, gearboxes, rollers, bearings, shafts, and sprockets.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical control components like photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, sensors, solenoids, encoders, and VFDs.
• Communicate with relevant parties regarding work performed and system status.
• Interpret engineering drawings related to system layout and operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance (electrical and mechanical).
• Report maintenance activities and system errors.
• Replace machine spare parts as needed.
• Report issues requiring attention.
• Respond to call outs, faults, alarms, and warnings; monitor systems from the Control Room.
• Adhere to Vanderlande policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Required Education and Experience:

• Experience supporting automated systems with electro-mechanical skills.
• Electrical fault-finding and rectification, including field device configuration.
• Mechanical fault-finding and rectification skills.
• Experience with electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Proficient with electrical testing instruments.
• Relevant vocational or technical qualifications.

Other Requirements:

• Electrical License: Industrial Electrician Trade Certification, Certified Construction/Maintenance Electrician, or 'Red Seal' Industrial Millwright License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Warehouse operations experience.
• Conveyor or material handling service experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read diagrams, manuals, and specifications.
• Use of hand tools and testing instruments.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Computer proficiency.
• Problem-solving under pressure.
• Proactive approach to process improvement.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.

Position Type/Hours:

Full-time; 24/7 operation.

Travel:

No travel required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

Physical Demands:

Regular communication, physical maneuvering, lifting up to 50 lbs frequently, and up to 120 lbs occasionally. Exposure to loud environments and mechanical systems requiring safety precautions such as ear protection.

Other Duties:

This description is not exhaustive; duties may change as needed.

Salary Range:

CAD$60,000 to CAD$68,000, with eligibility for performance bonuses. Final salary depends on skills and experience.

Application deadline: September 1, 2025 (25 days remaining)

About Us

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Join Vanderlande to develop your career, enjoy growth opportunities, and work on industry-leading projects globally. We are the leader in airport logistics automation and parcel solutions, serving major clients worldwide. We foster a culture of innovation, responsibility, and development, supporting your success through our Vanderlande Academy. If you are ambitious and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.