Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and systems. This role ensures that machinery operates efficiently and safely, reducing downtime and supporting overall production performance in a unionized manufacturing environment.

• Diagnose equipment issues and perform mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic repairs.
• Replace worn components, align and calibrate equipment as necessary.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on machinery and facility systems based on schedules and logs.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and maintenance manuals.
• Document all work performed and maintain accurate records.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and production stoppages.
• All other reasonable duties as assigned.

• Technical Knowledge:
  Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshooting:
  Ability to identify root causes of equipment failure and resolve efficiently. Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues is desirable.
• Familiarity with PLCs, motor control systems, and automated machinery is a plus, as is ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical schematics.
• Preventive Maintenance:
  Familiarity with PM techniques and reliability-centered maintenance.
• Safety Awareness:
  Consistently applies safety procedures and lock-out/tag-out protocols.
• Documentation:
  Accurately records maintenance activities and equipment history.
• Communication:
  Effectively reports issues and collaborates with team members.
• Adaptability:
  Capable of handling diverse tasks in a dynamic production environment.

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Trade certification (Millwright or Electrician).
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Experience with CNC or automated equipment maintenance is an asset.
• Languages:
  • English (required).

• Work Environment:
  Manufacturing floor; exposure to noise, oil, grease, electrical systems, and moving equipment.
• Lifting Requirements:
  Lifting parts and tools up to 50 lbs regularly; climbing ladders, working in confined spaces or elevated platforms.

• a strong compensation plan
• medical, vision, and dental program
• retirement program
• employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)
• employee assistance program

Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of innovative, safe, and productivity‑driven drilling equipment and tooling. With a primary focus on mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities—including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals—the Company also supports activities in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors.

The Drilling Products division delivers advanced research and development capabilities and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture, market, and service reliable drill rigs, innovative drill string products, rugged performance tooling, durable drilling consumables, and high‑quality parts for customers worldwide.

At Boart Longyear, people are our most important asset. We recognize that the best ideas emerge through collaboration among individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. That is why we are committed to fostering diverse, inclusive teams and work environments free from discrimination and harassment—spaces where everyone can contribute and be heard.

To create products and solutions that empower the exploration and extraction of minerals to enable life and prosperity.

• Integrity
• Health & Safety
• Teamwork & Diversity
• Customer Focus
• Sustainability

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview
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