At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we’re a Canadian, family-owned company turning 100% recycled plastic into sustainable products and leading the way in innovation. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top Greenest Employers, we’re driven by creativity, passion, and the belief that together, we can build a cleaner future. We’re looking for self-motivated, hands-on doers who love to learn, work hard, and get sh*t done—if that’s you, you belong on our team.

Position Summary

Lead Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of industrial facilities by overseeing and coordinating maintenance activities. This position involves leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety to maintain equipment, machinery, and infrastructure. Ensures maintenance and repair work is completed safely, effectively, and in a timely manner.

As a Lead Maintenance Technician, you can expect:

• Possibility to participate in machine overhauls local or remote (if interested).

• Opportunity to work with the Newest Technology.

• Tool allowances.

• Paid development .

• Opportunity to Live Outside of the City – no traffic, better cost of living.

• Different areas to work in (BMPR, Injection, packaging, CRP, thermoforming, pyrolysis, projects, etc).

• Other perks.

Responsibility:

• Strong Leadership skills with the ability to provide positive direction.

• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/ hydraulic systems using schematics and technical drawings.

• Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine how to proceed.

• Participate in the implementation of various improvement projects.

• Repair, install, align, dismantle, and move equipment / production lines.

• Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts.

• Clean, lubricate and perform machine maintenance.

• The Maintenance Mechanic ensures the operation and maintenance (predictive and preventive) of production equipment and assets and detect irregularities and malfunctions.

• Solid understanding of mechanical workflow, able to solve problems that occur within the production line, machinery and maintenance team.

• Available to work as required with an “on call” component.

• Generate, edit and assign work orders to other maintenance staff on a daily basis.

• Back up the Maintenance Lead in the process of building, maintaining, and organizing spare parts inventory.

• Other duties as assigned including an on-call component.

Education/Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years mechanical experience in a high-speed bottling line in a manufacturing environment.

• A Licensed Electrician 442A/309A with mechanical experience, a ticketed Millwright or a 3rd year apprentice.

• Krones bottling experience would be highly preferred.

• Experience leading a small team of maintenance technicians and provide guidance, training, and direction to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.

• Possess strong electrical and PLC knowledge.

• Ability to correctly read and interpret schematics.

• Experience working with preventative maintenance software.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with lots of change.

• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and Lockout Procedures.

• Strong team player with excellent problem-solving skills.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• The Maintenance Technician Lead is required to stand; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequent walking, including going up and down stairs and ladders, and bending are required.

• Working at heights and in confined spaces may be required.

• Working conditions in certain areas can be wet, slippery and noisy.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time, able to crouch, bend and kneel, as well as capable of heavy lifting and carrying.

• Noisy due to machinery and equipment in operation.

• Wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety protocols.

• Your own set of tools will be required.

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.

Note to Recruiting Agencies:
Ice River Sustainable Solutions does not respond to unsolicited emails from third party recruiters acting on behalf of job seekers. All candidates are encouraged to create their own online profile, allowing us to reference resumes effectively and advise when opportunities match your knowledge and skills. Any profiles created by recruiters on behalf of job seeking candidates will be deleted. This practice threatens future interactions between third party recruiters and Ice River Sustainable Solutions recruitment.