Maintenance Assistant - Day Shift

Keep Our Operations Running. Help Us Build Better, Safer Workspaces. Are you mechanically inclined, enjoy hands-on problem-solving, and take pride in keeping equipment running smoothly? We’re looking for a motivated Maintenance Assistant to join our team! In this role, you’ll help maintain reliable equipment, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to a safe, efficient, and productive work environment. If you enjoy working with tools, troubleshooting equipment, and learning new skills, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Maintain and Optimize Equipment: Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to keep machinery and equipment operating safely and efficiently. Support Continuous Improvement: Assist with improvements to workstations and processes to enhance workplace safety, efficiency, and productivity. Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Help identify and address hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical equipment problems. Maintain Accurate Records: Document maintenance activities, repairs, and corrective actions in the maintenance software system and on preventative maintenance forms. Promote Workplace Safety: Identify potential hazards and take appropriate action to correct unsafe conditions. Improve Work Areas: Assist with providing proper lighting, installing or maintaining racking, and ensuring work areas are safe, organized, and functional. Support the Team: Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Grade 12 education or equivalent. Ability to read, write, and understand English. A willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a commitment to working safely. Required Skills and Knowledge Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience using hand tools. Basic machining and welding knowledge or experience. Understanding of WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System). Familiarity with injection molding machines and their auxiliary equipment. Basic understanding of applicable Quality and Environmental Management System procedures related to the role. Ability to understand and follow the forms, tags, labels, and documentation required for maintenance activities. Why Join Our Team? As a Maintenance Assistant, you’ll play an important role in keeping our equipment reliable, our workspaces safe, and our operations running efficiently. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your mechanical skills, contribute ideas for improvement, and continue developing your technical abilities as part of a team that values safety, quality, and collaboration. Ready to put your mechanical skills to work? We look forward to meeting you!