About the Role
Perform direct troubleshooting maintenance work for repair, adjustment, adaptation, re-design, preventative maintenance and installation of all plant and yard equipment, machinery and infrastructure in order to assist in a safe and productive work environment for all employees. This position is performed outside in our recycling yards as well as indoors in our maintenance shop.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment and machinery to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete repairs in a safe and timely manner to support production requirements.
- Maintain and repair conveyors, screeners, shredders, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, motors, and associated processing equipment.
- Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
- Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- Install, align, commission, and start up new machinery and equipment.
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during installation, set-up, and repair.
- Fabricate, modify, and repair components using welding and metal fabrication equipment.
- Perform welding repairs on equipment, structures, and plant infrastructure.
- Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practices and company safety policies.
- Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions to minimize recurring failures.
- Complete work orders and maintenance documentation accurately and timely.
- Support maintenance activities at multiple company locations within an 11 km radius as operational requirements dictate.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance as necessary.
- Participate in shift rotations, overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins as required.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, which may evolve based on operational needs and business requirements.
Requirements
- Completion of secondary school.
- 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, recycling, aggregates, or heavy industrial environment.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience maintaining conveyors, screeners, shredders, crushers, and other heavy processing equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, hydraulic diagrams, pneumatic diagrams, and schematics.
- Proven welding experience (MIG, Stick, and/or TIG); welding certification is required.
- Familiar with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.
- Experience with precision alignment, bearing installation, power transmission systems, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Must possess a valid G driver's licence.
- Must possess and maintain a complete set of personal trade tools.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible shifts, overtime, weekends, and at different company locations within an 11 km radius as required.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability.
Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems repair
- Pneumatic systems repair
- Electrical systems repair (basic)
- Conveyor maintenance
- Screener maintenance
- Shredder maintenance
- Pump maintenance
- Gearbox maintenance
- Bearing maintenance
- Motor maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Mechanical drawing interpretation
- Schematic interpretation
- Hydraulic diagram interpretation
- Welding (MIG, Stick, TIG)
- Metal fabrication
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Root cause analysis
- Precision alignment
- Bearing installation
- Power transmission systems
- Preventive maintenance programs
Location
- North York, Ontario
- Concord, Ontario
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience
Education Level
- Completion of secondary school
Salary/Compensations
- $77,000 CAD / year
Benefits
- Eligible for long-term disability coverage
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- RRSP contribution program
- Discretionary bonuses
- Salary increases in accordance with company policy
About the Company
- Combined Metal Industries (CMI) sources and processes recycled ferrous and non-ferrous metals across North America.
- CMI ensures that recycled metals do not end up in a landfill or go to waste.
- CMI's recycling stream ensures that all ferrous and non-ferrous metals entering their yards will create something new again.
Equal Opportunity
- CMI is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, free of bias and discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
- CMI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where feasible.
- If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.
- We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
