Job Description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”

The Maintenance Mechanic will perform a variety of maintenance tasks to support maintenance, material handling, and production, as well as perform facility maintenance.

A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role:

• Install, maintain, repair, and dismantle machinery and equipment

• Perform facility maintenance, including pump rebuilds, alignment, seal replacement, pipe fitting, tubing assembly, and valve repair/replacement

• Diagnose equipment issues (vibration, temperature, speed, lubrication) and make necessary adjustments (belts, pulleys, drives)

• Safely operate hand/power tools, precision tools, and hoisting equipment in compliance with PPE and safety standards

• Conduct boiler testing (water quality, gas pressure, humidity, flue gas) and add chemicals as required

• Interpret blueprints, layouts, and technical specifications

• Build and level equipment foundations, frameworks, and anchors

• Recommend maintenance improvements and maintain parts inventory

• Enforce safety procedures, including lockout/tagout

What You Bring to this Role:

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance mechanic experience

• Knowledge of millwright practices, tools, and equipment

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and repair capabilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Teams)

• High level of safety awareness and participation in safety programs

• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to changing priorities

• High school diploma or equivalent

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally

• Comfortable working at heights with fall protection and in varying weather conditions

• Experience operating industrial equipment (forklifts, aerial lifts, telehandlers)

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (standing, bending, climbing, kneeling)

• Tolerance for temperature extremes and challenging work environments

• Strong understanding of workplace hazards and safety practices

• Ability to follow English instructions and interpret technical documents

• Valid Class 5 (or higher) driver’s license

• Commitment to PPE use, including when working with hazardous chemicals

Compensation and Benefits:

• The compensation for this position includes an hourly wage and eligibility for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://canada.mywebenefits.com/

• Drug-Free Workplace

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS is a Wilbur-Ellis business.

For over 70 years, Nachurs Alpine Solutions has been the industry leader in NPK LIQUID FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY. Built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we pioneered precision-placed liquid fertilizer in 1946 – formulated to meet the nutritional demands of crops and growing conditions on both sides of the border. Our liquid fertilizers are marketed under the ALPINE brand and NACHURS brands in North America. The New Ag Markets Business Unit sells liquid fertilizer into turf, specialty, international, and private label markets. Products sold in the oil and gas markets, transportation and mining markets, and industrial chemical markets are all sold under the NASi brand. Nachurs Alpine Solutions has manufacturing plants located in Garretson, SD, Marion, OH, Corydon, IN, Red Oak, IA, St. Gabriel, LA, New Hamburg, ON and Belle Plaine, SK.

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