Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Job Highlights

Company Profile

Maple Leaf Foods is Canada’s leading consumer-packaged protein company. The carbon-neutral company works on a vision to be the most sustainable protein company on earth, responsibly producing food products under leading brands. They are Maple Leaf®, Maple Leaf Prime®, Maple Leaf Natural Selections®, Schneiders®, Schneiders Country Naturals®, Mina™, Greenfield Natural Meat Co.™, Lightlife™, Field Roast Grain Meat Co.™, and Swift®.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Maintenance Technician to join its team.

Educational Qualification

• No education level is mentioned, yet having basic education will be a plus

Work Experience

• Possess job-related work experience (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to the preventative maintenance program by providing recommendations for improvement
• All mechanics are responsible for housekeeping and cleaning the maintenance shop and area clean – including metal rack, outside scrap bins, and welding station
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment in a safe, food-safe, and timely manner
• Competently operate and monitor any mechanical controls on equipment.
• Completion of required preventative maintenance duties, work orders, and equipment checks
• Comply with all regulations relating to equipment and chemical approvals within a food manufacturing facility
• Efficient production equipment setup, inspection, and shutdown of all related equipment when required
• Ensure that all equipment maintenance and modifications are conducted to minimize cross-contamination and ensure product quality and safety
• Follow all safety and food safety training and department SOPs
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain power transmission, pump, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and drawings to determine work procedures and/or order necessary parts
• Minimize production downtime by responding to production calls promptly
• Move tools, equipment, and other materials to and from work areas.
• Participate in spare parts control system and follow all department rules and regulations
• Participate in general facility repairs
• Perform basic level welding including TIG welding, brazing, flame cutting, and electric arc welding in the flat and horizontal positions
• Perform building and property maintenance as required
• Perform department PMs, including but not limited to cleaning, lubricating, and other routine maintenance work
• Perform set up of equipment according to production needs, including changeovers
• Responsible for inspecting and examining machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
• Responsible for repairing or replacing machinery parts
• Take an active role in dismantling and assembling equipment and machines for deep cleaning

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read, record, and document information (Audits, POs, Inventory Management, Contractor support, Special projects)
• Actively finds new and improved ways of completing tasks. Is willing to try new things and assume additional responsibilities (assists with changeovers, keeps up with line speed requirements, assumes the initiative)
• Computer Skills and knowledge of MS Office Applications
• Must possess a mechanical aptitude and be mechanically inclined
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Interact and share information with employees at all levels (Team members, Lead Hands, Supervisors, Maintenance Managers, and others). Actively participates in their work group.
• Please note that the start times, scope, and duties of this position may change periodically
• Possess a sense of urgency, able to work with minimal supervision and a self-starter who is able to multi-task and change priorities
• Proven positive attitude with a willingness to learn, Reliability is extremely important

Benefits/Perks

• Commitment to Learning – courses, resources, and tools provided to all employees
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that start on the first day of employment
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional and career development opportunities

Employer’s Statement

Maple Leaf Foods believes in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity and commit to including every voice in the collaborative environment.