Posted 22 days ago
Machine Building and Maintenance Technician
@ Superior Glove
Acton, Ontario
Overview
Superior Glove Works Ltd. is hiring a Machine Building and Maintenance Technician at its Global Headquarters in Acton, Ontario, to fabricate, build, maintain and improve custom automation equipment, production machinery and glove production and packing equipment. The work covers preventive maintenance, breakdown response, installation, commissioning and project support, with occasional travel and on-call support required.
Responsibilities:
- Fabricate, assemble and modify custom automation and production equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance and respond to breakdowns
- Support installation, relocation and process improvement projects
- Commission equipment through functional testing and production trials
- Maintain build, maintenance and project records
Requirements summary:
- At least 3 years of manufacturing equipment maintenance experience
- College diploma or certificate in mechanical or maintenance technology
- Practical fabrication, machining and troubleshooting skills
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Valid passport and ability to travel
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technician |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Superior Glove
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Leading manufacturer + supplier of work safety gloves.
Full company description
Superior Glove is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of safety gloves, sleeves, and complementary PPE. Our products are engineered at our headquarters in Ontario, Canada, and distributed through centers across Canada, the USA, and Mexico. At Superior Glove, we believe workers should never have to choose between comfort and safety so we innovate protection workers need into comfortable PPE they’ll want to wear. Our commitment to workplace safety goes beyond PPE with support for free resources and services to help companies reduce and eliminate hand injuries.
- LinkedIn followers
- 22,957
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 385
- Reported office locations
- 36 Vimy Street, Acton, ON L7J 1S1, CA
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- Business categories
- Consumer Goods
- Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Management
- Consumer Product Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Superior Glove
- Hand Protection
- Specialties
- Cut Resistant Gloves
- Heat Resistant Gloves
- Protective Sleeves
- Work Safety Gloves
- Puncture Resistant Gloves
- Flame Resistant Gloves
- Chemical Resistant Gloves
- Cold Resistant Gloves
- Arc Flash Rated Gloves
- Abrasion Resistant Gloves
- Impact Resistant Gloves
- Vibration Dampening Gloves
- Waterproof Gloves
- Crush Resistant Protection
- High Dexterity Gloves
- and Other Personal Protective Equipment
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Superior Glove is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of safety gloves, sleeves, and complementary PPE. Our products are engineered at our headquarters in Ontario, Canada, and distributed through centers across Canada, the USA, and Mexico. At Superior Glove, we believe workers should never have to choose between comfort and safety so we innovate protection workers need into comfortable PPE they’ll…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Acton, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Cut Resistant GlovesHeat Resistant GlovesProtective SleevesWork Safety GlovesPuncture Resistant GlovesFlame Resistant GlovesChemical Resistant GlovesCold Resistant GlovesArc Flash Rated GlovesAbrasion Resistant Gloves |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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Who We Are:
Superior Glove is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of innovative hand and arm protection. For more than 100 years, we’ve been focused on one goal: helping workers get home safe. Today, our global team works across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Honduras and El Salvador, combining manufacturing expertise, innovation and a commitment to workplace safety.
The ideal candidate:
You are a hands-on technical professional with practical experience building machinery and maintaining manufacturing equipment, including production and packing equipment. You bring strong mechanical aptitude, can fabricate and assemble machine parts, and can perform preventive maintenance and respond promptly to breakdowns. You work safely, communicate effectively with Engineering and Production, and adjust priorities to meet operational needs while supporting continuous improvement.
Superior Glove Works Ltd. is currently hiring for a Machine Building and Maintenance Technician to work at its Global Headquarters in Acton, Ontario, Canada. Occasional travel to other locations may be required.
More about the role:
Reporting to the Global Leader, Continuous Improvement, the Machine Building and Maintenance Technician fabricates, builds, integrates, commissions, maintains and improves custom automation equipment, production machinery, and glove production and packing equipment. The role also supports preventive maintenance, breakdown response, equipment installation, troubleshooting, prototype development and project implementation.
Responsibilities:
- Fabricate, assemble, integrate and modify custom automation equipment, robotic work cells, fixtures, production machinery, and glove production or packing equipment using engineering drawings, schematics, machining tools and hand tools.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns. Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and automation issues, restore safe operation, and recommend improvements to equipment reliability, safety, quality and productivity.
- Support engineering and manufacturing projects, including equipment installation, relocation, expansions and process improvements. Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), machine risk assessments and safeguarding activities.
- Commission equipment through functional testing, start-up and production trials; troubleshoot issues and support installation or start-up at production sites as required.
- Maintain accurate machine-build, maintenance and project records, including bills of materials, assembly documentation, breakdowns, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and equipment modifications. Coordinate work with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality and Continuous Improvement teams.
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing equipment preventive and breakdown maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, lubrication, adjustments and repair documentation.
- College diploma or certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Mechanical Technician studies.
- Practical skills in mechanical fabrication and machining; reading mechanical, pneumatic and electrical drawings and schematics; machine assembly; and basic troubleshooting of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and automation systems. CAD experience (such as SolidWorks) and basic PLC/automation knowledge are assets.
- Strong problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills, with a continuous improvement mindset, safety focus, dependability and urgency when responding to breakdowns.
- Valid passport and ability to travel as required. Flexible or on-call support may be required to meet operational needs and respond to equipment breakdowns.
Why Superior Glove?
Superior Glove is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work culture to ensure every voice is heard and valued. When you work at Superior Glove, you are part of the family!
Some of the benefits/perks include:
- Yearly contenders and recipients of multiple prestigious awards including Canada’s Best Managed for over 10 years, Canada’s Safest Manufacturer, Canada’s Excellence Business Award and more!
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Vacation and retirement savings/RRSP program
- Education assistance and professional development
- Recognition and rewards through ThumbsUp!
- Team member discounts and referral rewards
- Company events and community involvement
- A family-owned company with 100+ years of history and continued global growth
We are a family owned and operated company meeting international standards by “Improving Occupational Hand Protection through Innovation”
Superior Glove strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the company will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities.
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