Maintenance Technician - Millwright

Ice River Sustainable Solutions•Shelburne, ON

1d•CA$37 - CA$44•Onsite

About The Position

At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we are building more than products. We are building careers with purpose. As a proudly Canadian, family-owned leader in sustainable manufacturing, we transform 100% recycled plastic into innovative solutions used across North America. Sustainability is not just something we talk about; it is built into everything we do. We move fast. We solve problems. We take pride in doing meaningful work that makes a real impact. We invest in our people, promote from within, and create real opportunities for growth across our organization. If you are someone who rolls up your sleeves, thinks creatively, and is ready to grow with a company that is redefining sustainable manufacturing, this could be your next move. Position Summary The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our plastics recycling facility. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving a wide range of recycling and material handling equipment, including shredders, grinders, conveyors, sorting systems, pumps, hydraulic equipment, and processing machinery. This role is best suited for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities who enjoys working in a fast-paced industrial environment. While licensed Millwrights (433A) are strongly preferred, we are also open to experienced late-term apprentices or mechanically strong unlicensed candidates with relevant industrial maintenance experience. As a Maintenance Technician at Blue Mountain Plastics Recycling, you will be a key contributor to minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Requirements

433A Industrial Millwright certification strongly preferred
Open to late-term Millwright apprentices or experienced unlicensed maintenance mechanics with strong industrial experience
3+ years of maintenance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment
Experience working within recycling, plastics, heavy industrial, packaging, aggregates, automotive, or similar manufacturing environments considered an asset
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities
Experience with conveyors, hydraulic systems, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, and industrial processing equipment
Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and manuals
Experience using preventative maintenance or CMMS software is an asset
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices and Lockout/Tagout procedures
Self-motivated team player with strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on attitude

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems throughout the recycling facility
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on recycling and processing equipment
Repair and maintain conveyors, shredders, grinders, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and other industrial equipment
Diagnose equipment failures and complete root cause troubleshooting to minimize downtime
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
Install, dismantle, align, and modify equipment as required
Fabricate or modify simple parts and components when needed
Participate in equipment upgrades, plant improvement projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
Complete maintenance work orders and documentation accurately within the CMMS system
Follow all Health & Safety policies, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and safe work practices
Support production teams by responding quickly and effectively to equipment issues