Sr. Maintenance Technician

MAT Holdings, Inc; Ingersoll; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company manufacturing heavy braking parts for commercial vehicles as a Maintenance Technician. In this role, you will ensure the efficiency of production equipment through proactive repairs and maintenance. Ideal candidates will have extensive maintenance experience and strong troubleshooting skills, with a focus on continuous improvement to increase operational performance.

Benefits

RRSP

Tuition Reimbursement for PT & FT employees

Career Development based on Skills Matrix

Qualifications

• 6+ years of maintenance experience required.
• Proficient in electrical and mechanical skills including pneumatic, hydraulic, welding, and fabrication.
• Specific skills involve reading and interpreting equipment manuals and maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain production and facility equipment following safety standards.
• Proactively identify repair needs and improve machinery efficiency.
• Collaborate with team and provide technical support and training.

Skills

Electrical work

Hydraulics

Welding

Fabrication

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

2 years of college (preferred)

Job description

Join MAT HD, a leading company that makes heavy braking parts for different markets. We specialize in brake parts for commercial vehicles. We work with distributors, fleet owners, and OEMs to give the best solutions. We are proud to make high-quality brake shoes, new brake kits, and lined shoes for trucks and buses. If you want a challenging role in a company committed to quality and innovation, MAT HD could be right for you!

MAT HD, LLCis a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries. Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

We are moving to100 Newman St,Ingersoll, ON N5C 3J8, Canada

The target start date in Ingersoll is October 1, 2025, with 4-6 weeks of training in Brantford.

Pay Range - CA$38-$40/HR

Replacement Position

Shift Hours: Mon through Thurs (7:00 am to 5:30 pm)

Pay is weekly every Friday.

To support the company's business goals and objectives, you will perform various tasks related to installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment. This work follows safety standards and predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes. You will proactively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance overall company performance, ensuring maximum efficiency and cost reduction. Daily maintenance activities should align with maintenance and operational strategies to increase company profits. Additionally, you will perform production support tasks that adhere to production schedules, quality standards, and project specifications. Areas of expertise required for this role include electrical work, hydraulics, welding, and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently repairs machinery through careful planning and exceptional attention to detail, ensuring that the machinery operates more efficiently and reliably after repairs.
• Proactively assesses all machinery to identify repair needs before any breakdowns occur.
• Provides experienced guidance during the troubleshooting process for repairs.
• Continuously evaluates the most significant opportunities for improving efficiency and reducing costs when deciding whether to repair machinery or purchase new equipment.
• Collaborates with all operations and warehouse areas to prioritize the best course of action.
• Regularly assesses repair tools and equipment to maintain excellent working conditions for optimal performance.
• Proactively performs maintenance procedures to ensure machinery operates efficiently and minimizes the risk of failure.
• Effectively works and coordinates with all employees, including Engineering, Purchasing, and Production.
• Works with external vendors and contractors for maintenance, repair, replacement, and testing of equipment and systems in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
• This position involves close collaboration with other maintenance team members, where training and coaching of less experienced personnel are essential.
• Continuously reviews existing preventative maintenance processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provides expert technical support.

Qualifications

Skills & Knowledge

• Operate forklifts when required and repair and upgrade a wide range of material handling equipment, including forklifts and aerial lifts.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Ensure a safe working environment by following all safety guidelines, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders for maintenance and service.
• Perform duties and responsibilities using hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment as needed or instructed.
• Must have organizational, computer, and leadership skills, as this position will head up key special projects.
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs; use hands to grasp, finger, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk; hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to lift heavy objects to 75 pounds with the assistance of a dolly and another employee.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Specific skills include basic computer skills, good coaching and feedback skills, and excellent communication skills (listening, verbal, and written).

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma required, 2 years of college preferred
• 6+ years of maintenance experience
• Proficient in electrical and mechanical skills, including but not limited to pneumatic, hydraulic, welding, and fabrication for troubleshooting and repair of production machines and vehicles, as well as maintenance of equipment for use in the facility and the facility itself.
• Knowledge and understanding of metal fabrication equipment is required.
• RRSP
• Tuition Reimbursement for PT & FT employees
• Career Development based on the Skills Matrix

Additional Information

For Questions, please contact Josephine Ferguson at [phone]