Job Description

Position: Maintenance technician – NEW FULLY AUTOMATED PLANT START-UP

Location: Rockford

Salary: up to 37$ / hour + premium shift + 3 Bonuses per year

We have an exciting opportunity for Maintenance Technicians (junior and senior levels) to join the launch of a brand-new, fully automated facility opening soon in Belvidere!

We are looking for electromechanical technicians to be part of our upcoming high-speed, fully automated center. If you're seeking a full-time, permanent position that combines cutting-edge automation with excellent benefits and long-term career growth, this is the role for you.

This state-of-the-art facility will feature the latest technology in automation and systems integration. Prior to the site launch, full training will be provided at our operational centers in Canada. All expenses are paid, and the training is fully compensated. You will be supported by a team of experts and benefit from one of the most competitive benefits packages in the industry.

What we offer:

• Health insurance, AD&D
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Leave of absence support program
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Legal insurance
• Discounted gym memberships
• Discounts on services and products
• Blue365 health and wellness discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telehealth services

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a maintenance technician
• Experience in manufacturing environments
• Post-secondary education in mechanical, electrical, engineering, or a related field
• Availability to work day, evening, or night shifts on a steady schedule
• Willingness to travel within Canada and the U.S. for training purposes

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and accountability across all maintenance shifts in the fully automated facility
• Develop and manage performance reports, track key metrics (KPIs), and analyze recurring system faults
• Collaborate with the Site Manager to improve maintenance protocols while meeting service level commitments
• Ensure teams are properly staffed and scheduled; manage overtime and monitor team efficiency
• Oversee use and maintenance of the company Computerized Management System and ensure all maintenance activities (scheduled, corrective, preventive) are completed
• Coach and mentor team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Maximize equipment uptime through effective execution of scheduled and reactive maintenance strategies
• Must be available to travel to Canada for training 3 weeks on and one week off for the first 2 months followed by 2 months travel in the USA

Please send your resume in Word format to Cynthia Gray at Cynthia.Gray@quantum.ca

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, All shifts, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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