Maintenance Technician

About Artisan Metal Finishing

Artisan Metal Finishing is a fast-paced, high-performance job shop serving the automotive, aerospace, military, and industrial sectors with precision metal finishing services including zinc plating, nickel-chrome, phosphating, and zinc-flake coatings. Our team takes pride in delivering critical surface finishing solutions that meet exacting standards, every time. We believe in operational excellence, team accountability, and creating a safe, efficient environment where skilled tradespeople can take ownership and make a difference.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to join our Operations team. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will play a key role in keeping our production facility running safely, reliably, and efficiently. You’ll follow structured preventive maintenance programs while also responding quickly to equipment failures and breakdowns.

This is a hands-on, plant-floor-based role where you’ll be responsible for electrical troubleshooting, minor mechanical repairs, facility upkeep, and supporting our rack maintenance program. You’ll work independently at times, but always as part of a collaborative operations team focused on reducing downtime and driving performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow detailed PM schedules for plating lines, pumps, motors, heaters, hoists, and other production equipment.
• Rapidly respond to equipment breakdowns, diagnose issues, and carry out repairs to minimize downtime. Includes electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Straighten, weld, and maintain plating racks to meet production and quality standards.
• Assist with installation of new equipment, modifications to existing infrastructure, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized maintenance area. Follow all health and safety protocols when working around chemicals, elevated platforms, and energized systems. PPE provided.
• Complete maintenance logs, inspection reports, and repair records accurately and on time.
• Communicate effectively with production, quality, and management teams. Know when to escalate issues or halt unsafe production.

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a Maintenance Technician or in an industrial maintenance setting
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills (motor control, relays, circuits, sensors, heaters, etc.)
• Basic welding and fabrication ability (MIG preferred)
• Experience working with industrial equipment in a manufacturing or metal finishing environment
• Ability to interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Millwright or Electrical Certification (Apprentice or Licensed) an asset but not required
• Knowledge of plating equipment, chemical processes, or overhead hoist systems
• Familiarity with Lean or TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) practices
• Forklift license or scissor lift experience

Artisan Metal Finishing is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations available upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person