Maintenance Technician

2 days ago


Fergus, Ontario, Canada Krystalite GT Inc. Full time

Title: Maintenance Technician

Company: Krystalite GT Inc.

Location: Fergus – Ontario

Reports to: Maintenance Engineer / Plant Manager

Role Summary

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of PET extrusion and thermoforming machinery, including Starlinger, Vandam, Illig, and other associated equipment. The role involves daily monitoring, preventive & corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting continuous equipment reliability in a fast-paced plastic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Machine Maintenance (PET Extrusion & Thermoforming)

Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on Starlinger, Vandam, Illig, and other PET extrusion/thermoforming machines.

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, ensuring minimum downtime.

Assist in mold, die-head, and extrusion line maintenance, including heaters, motors, gearboxes, chillers, vacuum systems, and conveying units.

2. Equipment & Utilities Monitoring

Conduct daily monitoring of all utilities and plant equipment, including compressors, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, dryers, and vacuum pumps.

Ensure parameters remain within acceptable limits and take required action to maintain smooth operations.

Record and report abnormalities, implementing prompt corrective measures.

3. Troubleshooting & Repair

Inspect and examine machines to detect wear, malfunctions, or irregularities.

Identify root causes of failures using diagnostic tools and recommend long-term solutions.

Perform immediate repairs to minimize production loss.

4. Preventive Maintenance & Documentation

Execute preventive maintenance schedules according to OEM recommendations and plant standards.

Maintain accurate documentation of breakdowns, repairs, spare parts usage, and machine health reports.

Support in maintaining spare parts inventory for critical machinery.

5. Safety & Compliance

Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Follow machine guarding, and safe working procedures at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance.

3–5 years of experience in maintenance within plastic manufacturing (PET extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, etc.).

Hands-on experience with Starlinger, Illig, Vandam, or similar extrusion/packaging machinery is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial electrics.

Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and P&IDs.

Skilled in troubleshooting motors, PLCs, sensors, heaters, and temperature controllers.

Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and root-cause analysis.

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly during machine breakdowns.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person



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