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North West Rubber

Recycled rubber flooring and matting producer

Maintenance Mechanic

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
Equipment Maintenance, General Maintenance & Repair

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of previous experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing setting.
  • Previous hydraulic experience is required; electrician experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong decision-making, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to work independently and contribute constructively to a team environment.
  • Good interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong technical skills and mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to prioritize workload and effectively meet deadlines.
  • Willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot machinery to minimize downtime.
  • Work within and assist in developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs and equipment upgrades.
  • Record and document time, work-order completion information, and parts usage in the computerized maintenance management system.
  • Create work orders and assist with planning jobs and projects.
  • Perform maintenance work involving electrical troubleshooting, power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum systems, plumbing, fabrication, and other related areas.
  • Communicate with maintenance team members, production supervisors, and management.
  • Perform work in accordance with health and safety legislation, company joint health and safety programs, and good manufacturing practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Electrician experience.

About the company

North West Rubber specializes in turning scrap tire rubber into durable, eco-friendly products for flooring and matting across sports, agriculture, automotive, home, and industrial markets in North America. Its process recycles over a billion pounds of rubber since 1968, using a closed-loop system that minimizes waste and produces high-quality, slip-resistant solutions. The company sells these rubber products to individuals and large industrial clients, distinguishing itself through a strong commitment to sustainability and circular manufacturing, evidenced by its ongoing environmental initiatives and membership in the Recycle Council of British Columbia. Its goal is to provide reliable, long-lasting rubber flooring and mats while protecting the environment by keeping waste rubber out of landfills.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Abbotsford, Canada

Founded

1968

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What believers are saying

  • The website updated August 25, 2026, signaling active branding and commercial posture.
  • November 2025 donations of 10,832 square feet reinforced sustainability positioning with local customers.
  • North West Rubber still markets recycled, sound-absorbing, traction-heavy products across many end markets.

What critics are saying

  • Ontario fined North West Rubber $105,000 on June 10, 2026 for water discharge violations.
  • Environmental regulators now have a documented pathway to escalate against Brantford operations.
  • Commodity-like matting faces price pressure from larger flooring and rubber competitors.

What makes North West Rubber unique

  • Closed-loop recycled-rubber manufacturing turns scrap tires into flooring and mats.
  • Manufacturing spans Abbotsford, Brantford, Texas, and China, serving North America globally.
  • Product breadth covers agriculture, automotive, playgrounds, traffic safety, marine, solar, and industrial markets.

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