Maintenance Technician - Guelph, ON

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...

Hours of Work: 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, with occasional afternoon/weekends

Our employees enjoy:

• A culture of empowerment and trust that puts a focus on professional development and coaching from a supportive management team.

• A Monday to Friday opportunity that values work/life balance integration, providing flexibility within the day-to-day role

• Strong compensation with 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 paid sick days. Company-wide vacation time at end of the year.

• Group Benefits Program (Health, dental, life ins, EAP, etc.) and Pension Plan

• A solid onboarding plan with a 6-month mentoring program for new employees

• A corporate recognition platform that promotes appreciation and collaboration providing both intrinsic recognition and monetary rewards.

• An open-door environment that promotes close collaboration within all levels of the organization

• Continued professional development within a privately owned global company that offers both stability and growth opportunities.

• An office that offers an onsite gym, unlimited coffee/tea, and an outdoor patio in the summer.

Reporting to the Head of Logistics, you will be responsible for:

Preventative Maintenance:

• Perform scheduled maintenance on the Knapp shuttle system, conveyors, carton erectors, packaging machines, and other warehouse automation equipment.

• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential issues before they escalate into larger problems.

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.

• 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.

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.

What YOU will bring to this role:

• Minimum of 5 years in industrial maintenance, and mechanical repair, or similar roles.

• Experience with automated systems like the Knapp shuttle system, conveyors, and packaging machinery is highly desirable.

• Candidates with a Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT), or Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (IMM) certification are greatly preferred and/or other skilled trades certifications.

• 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 afterhours 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 82,000 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.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all requirements. Wurth Canada is looking for individuals that are driven to grow themselves and we provide the necessary training to be successful within the industry. We value career development and growth. However, a strong cultural fit is necessary!