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Linamar

Manufactures automotive, industrial, and agricultural components

Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWilson, NC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ensure compliance with applicable legislative requirements at the facility and with ISO 14001:2004, IATF 16949 Technical Specification, and Linamar Quality Basics system standards.
  • Support and demonstrate Linamar’s core values and leadership behaviors.
  • Follow OSHA and company safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance activities.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area in accordance with 5S standards.
  • Have 2–5+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing plant; this experience is preferred.
  • Have strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and conveyors.
  • Evaluate damaged mechanical equipment and recommend repair or replacement by comparing its condition before and after damage, considering repair cost and feasibility in compliance with codes and regulations, examining replacement advantages, and assessing the suitability of new equipment for installations and repairs.
  • Work collaboratively with production, quality, supervisors, and engineering.
  • Provide technical support and services to engineers.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED; a technical degree or certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient production operations.
  • Support continuous improvement, minimize downtime, and maintain equipment at optimal performance in an automotive manufacturing environment.
  • Balance customer, employee, and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility and department performance indicators in alignment with Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.
  • Suggest and implement improvements to reduce downtime and increase equipment efficiency.
  • Perform routine, preventive, and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Maintain production equipment including CNC machines, forging presses, shotblast equipment, and heat-treating furnaces.
  • Execute scheduled preventive maintenance tasks and document completion in the computerized maintenance management system.
  • Record maintenance activities and repairs in the computerized maintenance management system.
  • Provide detailed shift reports and communicate issues to incoming technicians and supervisors.
  • Work closely with production operators, supervisors, and maintenance planners.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with welding, fabrication, and machine shop work.

About the Company

Linamar

Manufactures automotive, industrial, and agricultural components

Linamar is a diversified manufacturer that builds automotive, industrial, and agricultural components and systems, organized around powering vehicles, motion, work, and lives. It designs and produces high-quality parts used in cars, trucks, machinery, and farming equipment, with customers including General Motors and other industrial clients. The company leverages a global manufacturing footprint, long-established customer relationships, and collaborations with partners like Alberta Innovates to ensure reliable supply across multiple markets. Its goal is to grow by delivering integrated components and systems at scale, expanding worldwide, and pursuing partnerships to meet evolving needs in transportation, industry, and agriculture.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Guelph, Canada
Founded
1966

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