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Maintenance Technician
@ Porter Engineered Systems - A Division of Pangeo Group
Windsor, Ontario
Overview
Porter Engineered Systems, a division of Pangeo Group, is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician in Windsor, Ontario, on rotating shifts with on-call and overtime. The role carries out preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machines, building systems and facility equipment, and documents the work. Pay starts from CAD $30 per hour.
Pay:
From $30 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Execute preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment and building systems
- Perform daily inspections and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues
- Assist with repairs, adjustments and component replacements
- Maintain maintenance logs, work orders and QMS entries
- Support coolant management, scrap bin handling and building maintenance
Requirements summary:
- Technical diploma in industrial maintenance, electromechanics or equivalent experience
- 2 to 5 years of machine repair or maintenance in manufacturing or mould-making
- Strong mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting skills
- Forklift, overhead crane certification or willingness to obtain it
- Valid driver's licence with clean record
- Able to lift 50 lb and work in varying temperatures
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift certification, Overhead crane certification, Driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanics |
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Porter Systems offers our technical teams the most modern and capable tools for design, analysis, prototype and testing to support robust solutions with rapid time to market. Porter has a legacy of product innovation that has lead to over 70 active product patents. Porter has also implemented Team Center Engineering PLM software giving us a leading edge in the industry. Porter Systems manufacturing employs state of the art equipment in the fabrication, assembly of products and monitoring of processes at the Westfield, Indiana plant. Our commitment to continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, process monitoring and preventative maintenance programs ensures that our products meet and exceed automotive customer’s expectations. P.L. Porter pioneered the first hydraulic seat recliners for the aviation industry in 1947. Over the years, product applications spread into the furniture, medical seating and industrial markets. In 1977, Porter entered the automotive market with infinitely adjustable mechanical seat recliners in General Motors full-size car lines. Since then, Porter has extended the application of Porter technology to over thirty different vehicle platforms with most major automotive manufacturers around the world. In 1999 the assets of P.L. Porter Automotive Co. were acquired by Middlemarket Capital Management Company and were combined with Kadee Metalfab LLC to form Porter Group LLC. This combination of mechanical innovation and manufacturing strength allows Porter Group to design and manufacture more comprehensive solutions for adjustment and structural systems. In 2014 Porter was acquired by Pangeo Corporation. The acquisition allows for vertical integration with castings, injection molding, stampings, precision turning, machining and coating with LCC capability.
- LinkedIn followers
- 310
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 25
- Reported office locations
- 2000 E. 196th Street, Westfield, Indiana, US
- 2800 Livernois Rd, Suite 210, Troy, Michigan 48083, US
- Other recorded names
- Porter Engineered Systems - A Division of Pangeo Group
- Porter Systems Inc.
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Porter Systems offers our technical teams the most modern and capable tools for design, analysis, prototype and testing to support robust solutions with rapid time to market. Porter has a legacy of product innovation that has lead to over 70 active product patents. Porter has also implemented Team Center Engineering PLM software giving us a leading edge in the industry. Porter Systems manufacturing employs state of…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Westfield, Indiana |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1947 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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Role Details
- Job Title: Maintenance Technician
- Department: Maintenance
- Location: Windsor, Ontario
- Shift / Status: Full‑time, rotating shifts with on‑call and overtime as required
- Reporting To: Plant Manager / Maintenance Lead
Why This Role Matters
In this role, you help keep our machines, building systems, and facility in safe, reliable working order. You carry out preventive and corrective maintenance so production can hit its targets without unplanned downtime.Core Responsibilities
- Execute preventive and predictive maintenance tasks on plant equipment and building systems according to the maintenance schedule (e.g., CNC machines, compressors, HVAC, cranes, forklifts).
- Perform daily inspections of critical equipment and utilities; record findings and escalate abnormal conditions.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on production and support equipment within your skill level; escalate to licensed trades or external contractors when required.
- Assist with repairs, adjustments, and component replacements to minimize equipment downtime.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and QMS entries to document work performed, parts used, and equipment history.
- Support coolant management, including top‑ups, swaps, and monitoring concentration levels.
- Manage scrap chip bins and coordinate disposal or recycling activities as directed.
- Perform routine inspections of building safety systems (e.g., cranes, forklifts, fire extinguishers) and document findings.
- Assist with building and grounds maintenance, including minor repairs, painting, basic plumbing, and housekeeping of maintenance areas.
- Enforce and follow lockout/tagout procedures and safe working at heights or in confined spaces when applicable.
- Support 5S in maintenance and production areas; ensure tools and spare parts are stored and labelled correctly.
- Help coordinate and support external contractors on site, ensuring work is done safely and to specification.
- Assist with basic programming or parameter adjustments on equipment within your training (e.g., HMI settings, simple optic programming).
What Success Looks Like (KPIs)
- 100% of scheduled preventive maintenance tasks completed on time and properly documented.
- Month‑over‑month reduction in unplanned equipment downtime.
- 90% of facility maintenance requests addressed within target timelines.
- 100% of maintenance data and equipment history updated in the QMS/maintenance system within 24 hours of work completion.
- Zero maintenance‑related safety incidents or lockout/tagout violations.
- Positive feedback from production teams on responsiveness and communication.
The Right Fit (Values & Behaviours)
You are a practical, hands‑on technician who takes pride in safe, thorough work.- Put safety first when working on energized equipment, at heights, or in tight spaces.
- Take ownership of your work orders and follow through until the job is properly completed and documented.
- Communicate clearly with production, supervisors, and contractors about status and timing.
- Stay organized, keeping tools, parts, and work areas clean and in order.
- Are willing to learn from licensed trades and more senior technicians, and to share knowledge with others.
- Stay calm and methodical when responding to breakdowns under time pressure.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Technical diploma/certificate in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 2–5 years of experience in machine repair/maintenance in a manufacturing or mould‑making environment.
- Strong mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills; basic electrical knowledge an asset.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programmes and basic safety compliance.
- Capable of operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other industrial equipment (certifications required or willingness to obtain).
- Basic computer skills for logging activities in maintenance/QMS systems.
- Valid driver’s licence with a clean record.
- Able to lift up to 23 kg (50 lb), stand for extended periods, and work in varying temperatures.
Physical & Work Environment
- Work primarily in the plant around moving machinery, tools, and mobile equipment.
- Stand, walk, climb ladders, and work in awkward positions to access equipment.
- Lift and carry tools, parts, and materials up to 23 kg (50 lb).
- Exposure to noise, oils, coolants, and temperature changes; PPE (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and other task‑specific PPE) is mandatory.
Equal opportunity & accessibility
Pangeo Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.
Accommodations are available on request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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