Apprentice - Maintenance

Linamar Corporation; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to assist Millwrights and Maintenance Mechanics on site at 2401 Stantonsburg Road, Wilson, NC. You will participate in daily maintenance tasks, read drawings, and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.

The role requires a high school diploma, knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and electronics, and the ability to work both independently and with a team in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and electronics.
• Formalized training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance team with day‑to‑day repair and preventive tasks.
• Read and interpret drawings and schematics for repairs.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment using standard procedures.
• Replace faulty mechanical components such as bearings, pulleys, gears and shafts.
• Ensure safety of all employees during maintenance activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Under the supervision and direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, assist Millwrights and Maintenance Mechanics in day‑to‑day maintenance activities.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and the Global Operating System plays.
• OHSAS 18001:2007 Health and Safety management system standard.
• TS 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards.
• Support, foster, promote and demonstrate Linamar’s core values and leadership behaviors.
• Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department performance indicators to align with Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success strategy.
• Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in the LPS system requirements.
• Work closely with senior mechanics to gain knowledge and skill as required.
• Check and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery, using test equipment; replace faulty mechanical components such as bearings, pulleys, gears and shafts.
• Read and interpret drawings and fabricate from drawings.
• Install plumbing for newly installed machines and equipment.
• Maintain, repair, test and install gearboxes, spindles and shafts.
• Read, interpret and apply all applicable codes and regulations as required.
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
• Ensure all work is conducted in a fashion to ensure the safety of all employees.
• All other tasks as delegated by the maintenance supervisor, maintenance lead hand or production supervisor.
• Take information from pre‑maintenance work orders to determine the location and kind of work to be done; read schematic drawings to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Search a database to find out whether or not a problem with a specific piece of equipment has been experienced elsewhere in the facility. Use computer‑assisted design, manufacturing and machining.

Credentials

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and electronics.
• Formalized training a plus.

Desired Characteristics

• Candidates must have five years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and determine resolutions when encountering malfunctions in equipment using established troubleshooting sequences.
• Ability to interact with production crews to coordinate repairs and discuss work orders with supervisors.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team that includes other trade people and professionals to install, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment.
• Receive in‑house safety training to update certifications such as WHMIS, TDG, First Aid and CPR.
• Learn about new equipment on the job by reading manuals and through hands‑on experience.

What Linamar Has to Offer

Opportunities for career advancement.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries and markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast‑paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.

Job Info

• Job Identification 13829
• Job Category Technical
• Posting Date 07/08/2026, 02:29 PM
• Location 2401 Stantonsburg Road, Wilson, NC 27894 (On‑site)