Maintenance Technician (Mechanical/Electrical)

About Winoa Canada

Winoa is the world leader in the steel abrasive industry, with more than 60 years of experience and a strong presence across North America. Our success is driven by talented, motivated employees who thrive on new challenges and continuous improvement.

About the role

Winoa Canada is seeking experienced and licensed Maintenance Technicians (Electricians/Millwrights) to join the maintenance team at our Welland facility. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver specializing in installing, dismantling, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and equipment to ensure safe, smooth, and efficient production operations.

Key responsibilities

- Install, assemble, align, and dismantle industrial machinery using hand/power tools, hoists, and lifting equipment.

- Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications for accurate installations and repairs.

- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and computerized equipment.

- Perform routine and preventive maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting machinery.

- Fabricate or modify machine parts; rebuild equipment such as pumps, lathes, and milling machines.

- Ensure compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

- Lead and mentor apprentices; complete documentation and support general plant maintenance tasks.

Qualifications and skills

- Industrial Mechanic – Millwright 433A trade ticket (licensed is required).

- Proven experience moving, assembling, disassembling, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery.

- Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities/malfunctions in equipment.

- Competence in fabricating replacement parts during setup, maintenance, or overhaul.

- Thorough knowledge of load-bearing capabilities for equipment installation/assembly/dismantling.

- Strong aptitude in reading blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, specifications, and mathematics.

- Familiarity with quality standards; accurate and highly analytical.

- Basic computer skills for CMMS use.

- Strong work ethic, positive team attitude, and safety focus.

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and living in the Niagara region or Welland and environs to be precise will be preferred.

- Experience in foundry or primary metals industry is an asset.

Physical requirements

- Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lb).

- Ability to work in varying atmospheric conditions and steel-making environments.

- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.

- Ability to wear required PPE at all times.

- Ability to work rotating shifts (days, afternoons, nights) and overtime as required.

Compensation and benefits

- Competitive hourly wage of $43.71 – $47.20, plus shift premiums for afternoons and midnights.

- Comprehensive benefits package and RRSP match.

- On-site parking.

How to apply

Please submit your resume through Indeed or send it by email to: recruiting-winoacanada@winoa.com. Please apply only once as multiple applications will not be viewed.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Apply and let’s shape the world together.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $43.71-$47.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Application question(s):

- Do you hold a valid Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) 433A trade certificate?

Work Location: In person