Shared Indirect - Machine Maintenance

Grote Industries, Inc.

Southwestern Ontario

On-site

CAD 37,000 - 43,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company pension

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

RRSP match

Tuition reimbursement

Vision care

Job summary

Grote Electronics in Waterloo is seeking a Machine Maintenance Technician for the Night Shift (11:30 pm – 7:30 am) to maintain and repair production equipment, supporting continuous operations and quality goals.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineer, you will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot downtime, read schematics, and assist with new equipment installations while following LOTO and safety procedures.

Qualifications

3-4 years’ experience in machine maintenance or equivalent
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
Experience in troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment
Familiarity with safety regulations and preventive maintenance practices
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on night shifts
Experience with SMT equipment is an asset

Responsibilities

Continuously improve processes to enhance quality, reduce cycle time, and lower machine costs.
Provide technical support to the manufacturing team to ensure smooth operations.
Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment as per prescribed procedures.
Minimize and prevent downtime for all production machines through proactive troubleshooting and repair.
Install, set up, and integrate new equipment into production lines.
Assist with installation of new equipment, implementation of new processes, and introduction of new products.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for each product and production process.
Identify, order, and manage spare parts inventory to ensure availability.
Provide technical support for setup and changeover of all machines.
Follow all safety precautions and procedures, including proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices.

Skills

Machine maintenance

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Blueprints & schematics

Troubleshooting

Night shift

Tools

SMT equipment

Job description

Grote Electronics is a leading manufacturer of vehicle lighting and safety systems in Waterloo. All work focuses on delivering quality and value to our customers, both internal and external. The entire organization will engage in continual ongoing effort to improve processes by eliminating waste in everything we do. Effective communication of our quality objectives and an environment built on teamwork and continuous improvement will lead us to success.

Position: Machine Maintenance - Night Shift 11:30 pm - 7:30 am

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineer, the incumbent is responsible to maintain equipment in accordance with company policies and procedures. The incumbent will carry out maintenance and repairs on machines and equipment.

Job Responsibilities

Continuously improve processes to enhance quality, reduce cycle time, and lower machine costs.
Provide technical support to the manufacturing team to ensure smooth operations.
Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment as per prescribed maintenance procedures.
Minimize and prevent downtime for all production machines through proactive troubleshooting and repair.
Install, set up, and integrate new equipment into production lines.
Assist with the installation of new equipment, implementation of new processes, and introduction of new products.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for each product and production process.
Identify, order, and manage spare parts inventory to ensure availability.
Provide technical support for setup and changeover of all machines.
Follow all safety precautions and procedures, including proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices.

Qualifications & Skills

Preferably 3-4 years’ experience with Machine Maintenance
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
Experience in troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.
Familiarity with safety regulations and preventive maintenance practices.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on night shifts.
Knowledge or experience with SMT equipment will be considered an asset.

Accessibility

Grote Electronics is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Grote Electronics committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization, providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work to accommodate your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Wage

$27-31/hour

Compliance Statement

Grote Electronics complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and all applicable employment laws. We are also committed to upholding the Ontario Human Rights Code, ensuring a workplace and recruitment process that is free from discrimination and barriers.

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