About the Company
MST Rebar Inc. is a leading innovator in GFRP (Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer) rebar, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of advanced composite reinforcement products. MST Rebar Inc. is committed to “Doing it right the first time,” producing premium concrete reinforcement that delivers superior performance, enhances infrastructure safety, reduces environmental impact, and pushes innovation in the industry. The company is recognized as the first to develop expertise in both manufacturing and engineering of bendable GFRP rebar.
About the Role
The Maintenance Manager / Millwright is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations across all production lines in the facility, ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with company safety standards. This role combines hands-on millwright expertise with maintenance leadership, team development, and operational planning. The successful candidate will lead maintenance technicians, manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs, oversee spare parts inventory, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime, control costs, and maximize equipment performance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily maintenance operations by conducting regular production floor inspections and ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of all production lines in the facility.
- Perform and oversee hands-on mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, equipment installations, modifications, and preventive maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate spare parts inventory through regular audits and timely updates to the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Manage CMMS activities, including spare parts procurement, critical component inventory, preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, maintenance reports, and shift reports.
- Lead, supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to ensure high performance, accountability, and operational efficiency.
- Plan, implement, and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
- Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, optimize maintenance processes, control costs, and improve productivity.
- Provide technical training and skills development to strengthen the team's troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance capabilities.
- Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding of maintenance technicians.
- Monitor, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including unplanned downtime, preventive maintenance compliance, maintenance costs, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with MST policies and procedures, equipment safety standards, applicable occupational health and safety requirements, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Manage contractors and service providers to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality service delivery; review vendor documentation and invoices and approve them within delegated authority.
- Support new R&D projects, welding and fabrication activities, equipment commissioning, installation, and modifications to improve manufacturing capabilities and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and other departments to prioritize maintenance activities and minimize disruptions to production.
Qualifications
- A technical diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Required Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in steel processing or metal fabrication.
- Valid Ontario Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) Certificate of Qualification is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in industrial equipment maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, equipment repair, and installation.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, bearings, gearboxes, drives, conveyors, hydraulics, and pneumatics; basic electrical troubleshooting skills are required.
- Previous experience supervising or leading a maintenance team in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Proficiency in CMMS software, maintenance reporting, work order management, and spare parts inventory control.
- Knowledge of industrial safety standards, machine guarding, risk assessments, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Experience monitoring maintenance KPIs, controlling costs, managing contractors, and coordinating vendors.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for maintenance reporting and performance tracking.
- Experience with steel processing, rebar straightening and bending equipment, welding, and fabrication is a strong asset.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with steel processing, rebar straightening and bending equipment, welding, and fabrication is a strong asset.
Pay range and compensation package
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
About the Company Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A supportive and team-oriented workplace.
- Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental insurance, Goodlife Fitness, Perkopolis & Co-Operators insurance discounts after successful completion of probation period.
Equal Opportunity Statement
MST Rebar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
