Maintenance Mechanic Technician- Industrial

Location: 616-58 Ave SE, Calgary AB Company: Merlin Plastics Alberta Inc. Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week ABOUT US: Merlin Plastics Alberta is a leading plastic recycling company committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic Technician – Industrial to join our maintenance team and ensure the reliability and efficiency of our production equipment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial machinery and equipment * Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on conveyors, shredders, extruders, and production lines * Diagnose mechanical issues and implement corrective actions * Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and technical manuals * Install, align, dismantle, and move industrial machinery and equipment * Work with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems * Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures and lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols * Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime * Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: * Completion of secondary school required * Completion of an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprenticeship or 5 years of related experience * Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, conveyors, and industrial equipment * Experience in manufacturing or recycling industry preferred * Ability to read technical drawings and schematics * Physically capable of handling heavy equipment and working in a fast-paced environment * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills PREFERRED SKILLS: * Experience with welding and fabrication * Knowledge of PLC systems (asset) * Forklift or other equipment certification (asset) WORK CONDITIONS: * Physically demanding role (lifting, standing, bending) * Exposure to noise, dust, and moving machinery * Overtime and weekend work may be required BENEFITS: * Competitive wages and overtime pay * Extended health and dental benefits * Opportunities for growth and advancement * Supportive team environment

The Maintenance Mechanic Technician is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery such as conveyors, shredders, and extruders. They must also perform preventive maintenance and ensure compliance with safety protocols while collaborating with production teams to minimize downtime.

Candidates must have completed secondary school and possess either an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprenticeship or at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and the ability to interpret technical drawings are essential for this physically demanding role.

• Competitive wages • Overtime pay • Extended health benefits • Dental benefits • Opportunities for growth and advancement • Supportive team environment

• Forklift operationPreferred

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• Industrial maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance
• Predictive maintenance
• Mechanical systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Blueprint reading
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Welding
• Fabrication
• PLC systems
• Forklift operation
• Lockout/tagout
• Machinery installation
• Repair
• Industrial Equipment
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Blueprinting
• Heavy Equipment
• Forklift Truck
• Hydraulics
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Machinery
• Mechanical Systems
• Operational Excellence
• Predictive Maintenance
• Plastic Materials
• Plastic Recycling
• Production Equipment
• Production Line
• Technical Communication
• Technical Drawing
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Reliability
• Workplace Safety

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
• Industrial Mechanic
• Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
• Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week