Maintenance Technician

**Job Title**: Maintenance Technician (Industrial Electrician License 442A required)

**Reports To**: Maintenance Manager

**Shift**: Afternoon shift

We are looking for a skilled industrial maintenance technician to assist in maintenance of production and packaging equipment. As maintenance technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. This will include performing regular preventive maintenance tasks and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns.

To ensure success as a maintenance technician, you should have mechanical/ electrical knowledge of industrial machinery, excellent troubleshooting skills and good time-management skills.

Industrial Electrician License 442A is required.

**Role/ Responsibilities**:

- Modify, repair, install, maintain, improve and troubleshoot various types of machinery, equipment and facilities in the processing & packaging departments
- Processing equipment: Trouble shooting and preventive maintenance of conveyors, vibratory shakers, pumps, hoists, HVAC equipment and other food processing machinery.
- Packaging equipment: Trouble shooting and preventive maintenance of VFFS baggers, multi head scales, labelers, metal detectors, check weighers and tray sealing machinery.
- A minimum of 5 years industrial maintenance experience required, preferably in the food industry.
- Adjust machinery setting and repair or replace defective parts.
- Read equipment manuals, blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to assist in machinery maintenance.
- Install, align, dismantle, and move industrial machinery using hand and power tools.
- Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery.
- Diagnose and trouble shoot electrical issues (motors/ PLCs/ control panels etc.)
- Any other duties as assigned.

**Other Job Requirements**
- Ability to communicate in English - written and oral
- Required to communicate using courtesy and tact
- Judgment - Ability to use sound judgment when making decisions.
- May be required to work outside regular hours
- Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Stress Management - Ability to manage competing demands and to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
- Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Time Management - Use time efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Health and Safety - Works in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations as well as Company health and safety policies and procedures
- Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines
- Corrects potentially unsafe conditions when observed or advised by employees of J.H.S.C. members.
- Meets expectations as indicated in the roles and responsibilities outlined in the health and safety policy.
- Food Safety/Security - Works in compliance with all applicable GMP and Food Safety policies and procedures as set out by the Company and relevant legislation including HACCP regulations.

**Physical Requirements**

Physical Exertion is required. Physical activities of the job include:

- Lifting 50+ lbs
- Reaching
- Standing
- Walking
- Kneeling
- Bending
- Sitting
- Climbing ladders
- Working at heights/ scissor lift

**Working Conditions**
- Cold / wet environment in production areas
- Will be required to work outside regular hours/ weekends as needed
- Wear personal protective equipment

**Qualifications/Certificates/Skills/Job Requirements**:

- Industrial Electrician Certificate (442A) mandatory
- Packaging machinery maintenance experience (tray sealers, VFFS baggers, labelers, metal detectors etc.)
- Completion of secondary school
- Five years industrial maintenance experience desired, preferably in food industry
- Refrigeration Class B operator certificate or millwright license desirable by not mandatory

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $25.00-$42.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- How many years of experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry?
- Do you have TIG welding and fabrication experience?
- How may years of packaging machinery maintenance experience do you have?

Licence/Certification:

- 442 A Industrial Electrician License (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Vaughan, ON: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person