Maintenance Technician

**Considering a Career at Maple Leaf Foods?**
Maple Leaf Foods is Canada’s leading consumer-packaged protein company, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. We make high-quality, great tasting, nutritious and innovative food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf®, Maple Leaf Prime®, Maple Leaf Natural Selections®, Schneiders®, Schneiders Country Naturals® and Mina. Our Company employs approximately 11,500 people in its operations across Canada and exports to more than 20 global markets including the U.S. and Asia.

Our people are passionate about the work they do and the products we make. As we move forward, we are determined to leverage their integrity and passion to continue to build a high-performing, values-based company enabled by high-performing, motivated and talented people.

**Maple Leaf Foods Bradford Plant is Hiring**

**MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - DAY SHIFT (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)**

**A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do**:

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

What we have to offer you:

- Be part of a company with an inspiring and unique vision, with a deep commitment to sustainability and expanding its leadership in sustainable protein across North America
- Professional and career development opportunities, supported by our commitment to talent development through our partnership with the Ivey School of Business.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that start on your first day of employment
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Commitment to Learning - courses, resources and tools provided to all employees
- Employee Assistance Program

What you will bring:

- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to read, write and communicate in English
- Computer Skills and knowledge of MS Office Applications
- Ability to read, record and document information (Audits, PO’s, Inventory Management, Contractor support, Special projects)
- Interact and share information with employees at all levels (Team members, Lead Hands, Supervisors, Maintenance Manager, Others). Actively participates in their work group.
- 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)
- Employees must posses a mechanical aptitude and be mechanically inclined
- Proven positive attitude with a willingness to learn, Reliability is extremely important
- Posses a sense of urgency, able to work with mínimal supervision, a self-starter who is able to multi-task and change priorities
- Please note that the start times, scope and duties of this position may change periodically
- **WHY Maple Leaf Foods,**
- Training provided where needed
- Reputable company
- Competitive Wages
- Opportunities to participate in Benefits and Pension plans
- Great team environment
- Strong focus on internal advancement
- Employee Assistance Program- Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. We ensure that our recruit