Job Title: Maintenance Technician II
Location: Ontario, Canada
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Pay Range: $25.00–$30.00/hour
Shift Schedule:
Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Current hiring priority)
Afternoon Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00/1:00 AM
Job Summary
A leading seafood processing and distribution company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician II to support the maintenance and reliability of production equipment and facility systems. This permanent, direct-hire opportunity is ideal for experienced industrial maintenance professionals who enjoy troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems to minimize production downtime.
- Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on production equipment, including conveyors, packaging equipment, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and processing machinery.
- Inspect equipment, identify potential failures, and complete corrective maintenance before breakdowns occur.
- Maintain facility systems, including industrial doors, forklifts, pallet jacks, plumbing, refrigeration equipment, freezers, and ice machines.
- Assist with equipment installations, production line upgrades, machine setups, changeovers, and start-ups.
- Complete maintenance work orders and preventive maintenance records using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, food safety standards, and workplace safety regulations.
- Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and respond to emergency maintenance requests.
- Support OEM technicians and contractors during equipment installations and major repairs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing or food processing environment.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Experience with conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to independently diagnose and repair production equipment.
- Comfortable working in refrigerated, wet, and cold environments.
- Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and perform physically demanding work, including standing, bending, climbing, and kneeling.
- Willingness to work overtime or flexible hours based on production needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical or trade school certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field.
- Experience in food manufacturing, seafood processing, cold storage, or other regulated production environments.
- Basic electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and the ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Basic welding and fabrication experience.
- Experience using CMMS for preventive maintenance and work order management.
- 442 Industrial Electrician License is an asset but not required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $25.00–$30.00/hour
- Permanent, Direct Hire opportunity
- Overtime opportunities based on production requirements
Schedule
Current Hiring Priority: Day Shift
- Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Afternoon Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00/1:00 AM
ABOUT US:
PrideNow is Pride Global's light industrial staffing organization, a distinguished division within the Pride Global umbrella.
Aligned with the overarching mission of Pride Global, we specialize in delivering top-tier human resources and workforce solutions to the light industrial industry. Leveraging the strength of our global network, PrideNow is dedicated to empowering diversity, ensuring compliance, and driving unparalleled success for businesses. As part of the Pride Global family, we bring forth a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique staffing needs of our clients worldwide. Welcome to PrideNow, where our local expertise seamlessly integrates into the global excellence of Pride Global, shaping a future of dynamic workforce solutions.
BENEFITS DISCLOSURE:
Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
EEO STATEMENT:
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
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Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
