Lead Equipment Technician

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 US Best Managed Company, recognized five years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

WHO WE ARE:

Diversey, a Solenis Company, is a global leader in hygiene, infection prevention, and cleaning solutions. Following Solenis’ acquisition of Diversey in July 2023, the combined company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products, services, and technologies that address critical needs in water management, cleaning, and hygiene across industries worldwide. As part of Solenis, Diversey Canada continues to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that protect people, enhance operational efficiency, and support environmental stewardship. Together, the companies provide a one-stop shop for customers in sectors such as food and beverage, healthcare, hospitality, and facility management, ensuring safer environments and improved productivity. This position will be based out of our facility in Mississauga, ON.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Equipment Technician will be responsible to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical).  You will evaluate and recommend equipment improvements to enhance availability, capability and yield. You will perform equipment failure analyses, including preventive and unscheduled maintenance. You will troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems, and prepare technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance.  You will oversee the repairs calendar and parts ordering.

Responsibilities:

• Repair and refurbish commercial dish machines
• Remove and replace basic electrical and plumbing components on machines
• Manage inventory of parts and machines returned to warehouse
• Manage inventory space and build systems to streamline refurbishment process
• Prepare shipments and deliveries of machine
• Pick orders and collect parts necessary for repairs in warehouse
• Order, forecast and maintain safety stock levels of parts and machine components for refurbishment department
• Assist field team with repair solutions
• Work with 3rd party suppliers and vendors

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Experience in light electrical and plumbing, general machinery repair.
• Some warehouse, picker/packer experience.
• Strong mechanical acumen.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or greater.
• Ability to work well with a team.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Competitive retirement plan

Learning and development opportunities

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We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you. 

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include health, dental, vision and a defined contribution pension plan, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome, and will be considered without regard to any ground protected by human rights legislation, including race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, and disability. Solenis provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process, and invites candidates to let us know about their accommodation needs.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected] .


The expected compensation range for this position is between $50,030.00 and 66,710.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.


Regulatory Disclosure

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.