--- title: 'Maintenance Mechanic- 3rd Shift at Hydrite' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/maintenance-mechanic-3rd-shift-hydrite-waterloo-5ycywrehzcp0' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Maintenance Mechanic- 3rd Shift at Hydrite - **Company:** Hydrite - **Location:** Waterloo, Canada - **Posted:** 2026-07-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hydritechemicalco/jobs/8076948 ## Job description ## WHO WE ARE We are a company where people matter. We are family driven. We are financially strong. And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team. ## BENEFITS - Up to 10% Retirement Contribution - $3,000 sign-on bonus! - $1.50/hr shift differential! - $600 per Year Wellness Incentive - Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off - Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date. JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk Maintenance Mechanic The primary purpose of this position is to safely minimize plant equipment failures and shutdowns. The maintenance technician also provides various fabrication capabilities to the plant and prolongs the usable life of all processes and equipment. The hours for this position are Sunday-Wednesday from 8pm-6am. Training will be on 1st shift M-F for the first 4-6 months. Primary responsibilities include: - Safely carry out maintenance priorities to adequately cover all facility needs as led. - Provide and maintain preventative maintenance support for building, plant equipment, boilers, etc. per applicable maintenance and other SOPP’s - Provide technical skills such as welding, pipe fitting, equipment repairs, etc. to assist in plant and process improvements. - Serve as a member of the Waterloo facility’s Emergency Response Team. - Ensure that maintenance activities do not contaminate products and that clean-up following maintenance activities occurs in accordance with SOPP. - Review SDS and other available handling information prior to working on any process to ensure proper work practices. - Provide brief daily write up of daily maintenance activities to Maintenance Manager/Supervisor. - Be willing to serve as a member of employee safety committee. - Responsible for the security of tools, equipment and parts inventory. - Monitor contractors, vendors and other visitors for compliance with Hydrite’s safety rules and regulations. - Recommend changes in SOPP’s and process equipment where greater efficiency can be achieved. - Responsible for compliance of corporate and government regulations regarding safety and environmental standards. - Assist as needed in maintaining the technical library for building and plant equipment. ## REPORTING STRUCTURE - This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. ## PREFERRED EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English. - Ability to operate a mobile industrial equipment safely and efficiently. - Knowledge of safe and proper welding techniques. - Knowledge of proper piping procedures are helpful. - Previous maintenance experience desirable. - Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office. - Must have an acceptable driving record. - During the pre-employment process, you will need to pass a drug screen. ## ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach. WANT TO STAY CONNECTED?  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA - LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-](http://www.linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-) - Facebook: [facebook.com/hydrite](http://www.facebook.com/hydrite) - YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI Learn more about Hydrite on our website: [www.hydrite.com/careers](http://www.hydrite.com/careers) ## About Hydrite ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Hydrite is a leading North American manufacturer and distributor of integrated chemical programs, serving industries such as food & beverage, agriculture, and manufacturing with custom manufacturing, technical expertise, and a private fleet. - **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned) - **Headquarters**: Brookfield, Wisconsin, USA - **Founded**: 1929 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (the name “Hydrite” originated from the idea of tanning “hyde right”) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Chemical manufacturing and distribution; specialty chemicals for food & dairy sanitation, water treatment, foam control, food ingredients, and organic processing. - **Target customers**: B2B – enterprise and SMB customers in food & beverage, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, and water treatment markets. - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Providing sustainable ideas and solutions that ensure Customer, Employee and Partner success.” Also: “Our sustainable solutions keep food safe, water clean, and plants thriving.” ## Products & Services - **Chemical Manufacturing & Distribution**: Custom manufacturing and nationwide distribution of industrial and specialty chemicals. - **Food & Dairy Sanitation**: Cleaners and sanitizers designed to enhance food safety and quality. - **Food Ingredients**: Ingredients that add flavor and functionality to food and beverage products. - **Water Treatment**: Chemistry and services for improving water quality in industrial processes. - **Foam Control Chemistries**: Defoamers and antifoams for various industrial applications. - **Organic Processing & Liquid Sulfites**: Specialized chemicals for organic processing and sulfite applications. - **Plant Sanitation**: Complete sanitation programs for food processing facilities. - **Private Fleet**: Company-owned tractors, van trailers, tankers, and railcars for reliable delivery. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held) - **Key Metric**: ~1,000 employees; 95+ years in business - **Notable Investors/Partners**: None (family-owned; no external investors disclosed) - **Growth Signals**: - Acquired Enterprise Specialty Products, Inc. (ESP) in Laurens, SC, marking entry into the Southeast US region. - Recognized as a 2025 Top Workplaces award winner by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (won eight other years). - Continues to invest in people, technology, community, and sustainability. ## Competitive Advantages - **Technical expertise**: Highly trained staff with deep industry experience delivering custom solutions. - **Private fleet**: Ensures responsive service and supply chain reliability. - **Custom manufacturing**: Ability to develop tailored chemical programs for diverse customer needs. - **Strong safety culture**: Robust safety programs and multiple safety awards (e.g., WI Safety Council Corporate Safety Award). - **Sustainability focus**: Active initiatives to reduce energy, water, and waste; commitment to environmental stewardship. ## Strategic Focus - Geographic expansion into the Southeast US following the ESP acquisition. - Continued investment in innovation, people development, and sustainable operations. - Strengthening the “One Hydrite” safety culture and community engagement. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Family-run, privately held with a focus on integrity, innovation, safety, quality, people, and responsible growth. Recognized multiple times as a Top Workplace. - **Work environment**: Primarily on-site at plant locations across the US (Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Texas, California, South Carolina, etc.); some remote roles available (e.g., Applications Engineer). - **Benefits** (from [hydrite.com](https://www.hydrite.com/careers/BenefitsandWellness.htm)): - Medical, dental, vision (including zero co-insurance/zero deductible plan) - 401k with 100% match on first 3% and 50% on next 2% (immediate vesting) - Profit sharing - Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year - Front-loaded paid time off and paid holidays - $3,000 referral bonus - Wellness programs with up to $600 annual reimbursement - Adoption assistance, legal services insurance, EAP, and more - **Early talent**: Internships, co-ops, and rotational programs for college students and recent graduates. ## Sources 1. [hydrite.com – Company Overview](https://hydrite.com/) 2. [hydrite.com – About Hydrite](https://www.hydrite.com/About-Hydrite.htm) 3. [hydrite.com – Careers](https://www.hydrite.com/careers.htm) 4. [hydrite.com – Benefits & Wellness](https://www.hydrite.com/careers/BenefitsandWellness.htm) 5. 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