Position SummaryThe Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our plastics recycling facility. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving a wide range of recycling and material handling equipment, including shredders, grinders, conveyors, sorting systems, pumps, hydraulic equipment, and processing machinery.
This role is best suited for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities who enjoys working in a fast-paced industrial environment. While licensed Millwrights (433A) are strongly preferred, we are also open to experienced late-term apprentices or mechanically strong unlicensed candidates with relevant industrial maintenance experience.
As a Maintenance Technician at Blue Mountain Plastics Recycling, you will be a key contributor to minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
As a Maintenance Technician, you can expect:- Excellent hourly wage based on experience and licensing
- 12-Hour Continental Rotating Shifts (Days and Nights)
- Overtime opportunities
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Health and Dental Benefits
- RRSP Company Match
- Employee Referral Program
- Uniforms and Safety Shoe Allowance
- On-the-Job Training
- Clean and Safety-Focused Work Environment
- Team-Oriented Culture
- Continuous Skills Development and Growth Opportunities
Responsibilities- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems throughout the recycling facility
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on recycling and processing equipment
- Repair and maintain conveyors, shredders, grinders, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and other industrial equipment
- Diagnose equipment failures and complete root cause troubleshooting to minimize downtime
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
- Install, dismantle, align, and modify equipment as required
- Fabricate or modify simple parts and components when needed
- Participate in equipment upgrades, plant improvement projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Complete maintenance work orders and documentation accurately within the CMMS system
- Follow all Health & Safety policies, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and safe work practices
- Support production teams by responding quickly and effectively to equipment issues
Education / Skills / Experience- 433A Industrial Millwright certification strongly preferred
- Open to late-term Millwright apprentices or experienced unlicensed maintenance mechanics with strong industrial experience
- 3+ years of maintenance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Experience working within recycling, plastics, heavy industrial, packaging, aggregates, automotive, or similar manufacturing environments considered an asset
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities
- Experience with conveyors, hydraulic systems, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, and industrial processing equipment
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and manuals
- Experience using preventative maintenance or CMMS software is an asset
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices and Lockout/Tagout procedures
- Self-motivated team player with strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on attitude
Working Environment & Physical Demands- Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, crouching, kneeling, bending, and lifting
- Working at heights and in confined spaces may occasionally be required
- Industrial recycling environment with exposure to dust, noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures
- Ability to safely lift and carry materials and tools as required
- PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, hard hats, and respiratory protection may be required in certain areas
- Must be comfortable working around industrial recycling and processing equipment in an active production environment
Pay Rate: $37-44/hr - depending on certification and experience
