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Maintenance Team Lead July 3, 2025

Located in Cambridge, ON

Job Full Description

Job Title – Maintenance Team Lead

Reports to Maintenance Manager

Duties -

·         The associate’s primary functions and responsibilities are as follows:

  • Oversee daily maintenance activities, ensuring efficient operation of mechanical, electrical, and production systems during the assigned shift.
  • Monitor and improve equipment performance and production floor efficiency using OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and downtime analysis.
  • Train and mentor maintenance technicians in advanced troubleshooting techniques, including electrical diagnostics, PLC programming, and mechanical repairs, following the company’s training program.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address recurring equipment failures or inefficiencies.
  • Perform emergency repairs and provide technical guidance on production equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
  • Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures during maintenance tasks, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols and working with high-voltage equipment.
  • Allocate resources and assign tasks for Work Orders and Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules to ensure timely completion.
  • Collaborate with leadership to align maintenance strategies with company priorities and operational goals.
  • Ensure compliance with electrical and mechanical safety codes, as well as all relevant federal, provincial, and local regulations.
  • Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track work orders, manage inventory, and document maintenance activities for improved system reliability.
  • Responsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success.
  • Monitor time and attendance and ensure compliance with Company Procedures.
  • Approve the vacation requests.
  • Carry out incident, accident and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure.
  • Issue disciplinary action when needed.
  • Perform other assigned duties and manage waterlogs.
  • Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.
  • Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines.
  • Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

 

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, with expertise in PLCs.
  • Industrial Millwright 433A or Electrical License (309A or 442) preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of OEE metrics, downtime analysis, and root cause analysis (RCA) for improving equipment performance.
  • Familiarity with health and safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and high-voltage safety standards.
  • Proficiency in using CMMS for work order tracking, inventory management, and maintenance documentation.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

 

Working Conditions

 

  • May be exposed to hot temperatures from ovens.
  • May work close to others, usually within a few feet.
  • Compliant with ventilation, cleanliness, space, lighting, and temperature.

 

Physical Requirements

 

  • Standing involved.
  • May repeat the same movement.
  • Often wear safety equipment such as gloves, hair nets, steel-toed safety shoes/boots, and beard nets.
  • Ability to bend or twist their body.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

 

 

 

Cambridge, ON
2059
900 Jamieson Parkway
Unit B
Cambridge, ON N3C 4N6

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