Employer: Würth Canada Limited

Position: Maintenance Technician

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Location: Guelph, Ontario

Employment Address: 345 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, Guelph, ON N1C 0A1

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week  

Language: English

Benefits: Eligible for short-term & long-term disability insurance, dental insurance, extended medical insurance, employer provided pension, and discretionary and performance-based bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.

Existing Vacancy: This posting reflects an ongoing opportunity for future openings.

Salary: $80,000 CAD/year

Contact: Please apply through our direct apply link: https://wurth.hiringplatform.ca/234667-maintenance/1062502-application-form/en

About Us:

Wurth Canada is a high-performance organization that is built on humanistic values-achievement, trust, respect, integrity, accountability, and affiliation. We promote a strong culture that possesses authenticity and encourages crucial conversations and boldness. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real impact, be part of a growing organization and grow personally and professionally, you have a future at Wurth!

If you want to make a difference and energize your career, Wurth Canada has a great opportunity for you. We are looking for a Maintenance Technician with prior experience repairing and maintaining warehouse/industrial equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation including and not limited to conveyors, shuttle systems, etc...

Duties:

Preventative Maintenance:

·       Install, troubleshoot, align, and perform scheduled maintenance on the Knapp shuttle system, conveyors, carton erectors, packaging machines, and other warehouse automation equipment during installation, set-up, and repair.

·       Conduct regular inspections and examinations on machinery and equipment to detect and identify irregularities, malfunctions and potential issues before they escalate into larger problems.

·       Read blueprints and diagrams to determine work procedures.

Troubleshooting and Repairs:

·       Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs promptly to minimize downtime.

·       Collaborate with vendor hotline support to resolve complex technical issues.

·       Adjust machinery and replace or repair defective components, including motors, sensors, belts, and other mechanical or electrical parts.

Facility Maintenance:

·       Support regularly scheduled facility maintenance and repairs by partnering with contractors as needed

·       Support facility upgrades and renovations

·       Responsible for some general maintenance to the building and grounds.

Documentation and Inventory Management:

·       Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, work orders, and spare parts usage.

·       Track and manage spare parts inventory to ensure critical components are always available.

Equipment Cleaning and Housekeeping:

·       Ensure major equipment, including conveyors, are cleaned regularly to maintain peak efficiency and compliance within operational standards.

·       Perform other routine maintenance work on machinery.

Safety Compliance:

·       Promote and comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures including appropriate use of PPE, Lockout, WHMIS, etc.

·       Work closely with Health and Safety personnel to ensure all repairs and maintenance comply with safety regulations.

·       Conduct routine safety checks on equipment and report hazards immediately.

·       Attend monthly JH&S Committee meetings.

Support Additional Equipment:

·       Oversee the maintenance of other equipment as needed, such as material handling equipment and warehouse automation systems.

Process Improvement & Expense Management:

·       Recommend process improvements to enhance the performance and reliability of equipment.

·       Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in industrial maintenance.

·       Monitor and control maintenance expenses, supplies and inventories.

·       Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school or a vocational program is required.

·       Minimum of 2 years in industrial maintenance, and mechanical repair, or similar roles specializing in automation.

·       Experience with automated systems like the Knapp shuttle system, conveyors, and packaging machinery is required.

·       Strong mechanical, and automation troubleshooting skills are required. Electrical skills are an asset.

·       Proficiency in using maintenance software to manage work orders and parts inventory.

·       Basic programming knowledge (e.g., PLC troubleshooting) is an asset.

·       Experience ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out in full compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), following safety protocols, conducting regular safety inspections, and promoting a safe work environment for all employees.

·       Experience and understanding of hazardous goods movement and storage of materials and maintaining equipment safely within that environment

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and maintain detailed maintenance records.

·       Proficient in MS Office applications (intermediate)

·       Self-starter who can perform in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.  

·       Effective in managing priorities and working time.  

·       A proven ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization, both internally and externally.  

·       Keen self-awareness and alignment with a workplace culture that is built on humanistic values and continuous improvement.

·       Ability to lift heavy equipment (up to 50 pounds regularly), climb ladders, and work in confined spaces as needed.

·       Work in person in our Guelph facility but can travel as needed to our other facilities.

·       Flexibility to occasionally work after hours and/or weekends as required; and respond to on-call emergencies.

Our parent company, the Würth Group is a family-owned globally operating sales organization with over 87,000 employees in 80 countries.  Our Wurth sales team caters to clients from a range of different industries such as Automotive- dealerships, garages, and body shops, Cargo – heavy-duty equipment (farming/agriculture, trucking, construction leasing) municipalities, Metal – fabrication, welding, HVAC/plumbing, manufacturing, etc., Construction – General Contractors, and On-Site).

Würth Canada is an equal employer and encourages/promotes a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, national origin, or disability status. Please contact a member of the HR team if accommodation is required during any point of the recruitment process.

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