Position Summary

The 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

Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

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