Maintenance Technician

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun. We're on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you'll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain - and yes, it will get rough. But that's what makes the journey worthwhile. So, lace up your boots and let's tackle the climb together. **Position Summary/Objective**: As a Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for contributing to the company's operational performance through maintenance program compliance and work order scheduling including reactive and preventative maintenance for technical and non-technical components. **Primary Responsibilities**: - Demonstrate and uphold Riverside Natural Food's Core Values. - Understand and lead compliance with both Health and Safety and Food Safety practices. - Attending breakdown call. Independently troubleshoot and resolve both mechanical and electrical issues. - Escalate recurring problems to supervisor and work on eliminating them. - Perform minor repairs, equipment set up, change over, overhaul, fabrication as needed. - Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment including food mixer, slab forming machine, horizontal wrapper, robotic pick and place system, case packer, tunnel oven, conveyors, etc. - Provide technical assistant / advice in Preventive Maintenance optimization effort. - Assist outside contractors and ensure GMP policies are being adhered to. - Performs work in accordance with established maintenance processes and practices including but not limited to recording work done, recording data for analysis, logging spare parts consumed, cleaning up work area, etc. - Participate in cross functional continuous improvement initiative. - Responsible for the highest standards of housekeeping & safety in all aspects of the job. - Other duties as assigned. **Reporting Relationships** - This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor **Key Qualifications/Requirements** - Minimum 5 years of experience as Millwright Mechanic, Maintenance technician or Electrician - Certified NOC 7311 or "Red Seal" Millwright Mechanics or Provincial Electricians Ticket (442A or 309D) preferred or working toward one - Working experience with equipment such as vertical wrapper, horizontal wrappers, robotics pick and place, tunnel oven is an asset - Knowledge of PLC, robotics, HMIs, and controls (Allen Bradley) preferred - Ability to read technical drawings and electrical schematics - Hands on working experience with the following is preferred - Power transmission systems - Electric and electronic controls - Pneumatic and hydraulic systems - Welding, brazing, and soldering - Servo and electric motors - lubrication types and systems - Proven machining skills using lathes, milling, and drill press - Rigging and hoisting experience is an asset - Flexibility to work afternoons and weekends **Core Values** - A **TEAM PLAYER**with a positive attitude. - Exceptional time management and organizational skills, self-starter with a high level of initiative and - Proven desire to learn takes **OWNERSHIP**, and a **PASSION**for technical fields. - Demonstrates **HUMILITY** throughout the company on a day-to-day basis. - Aptitude to exhibit, **RESPECT,** and protect Riverside's Core Values in a changing environment. - Keeps the work atmosphere **FUN** by keeping it light and welcoming. - Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required **What we expect**: - **Values-led**: You'll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life's too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don't enjoy the journey. - **Unparalleled experiences and opportunities**: We're still determining who we are and what we can be. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we'll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process - fast - while employing it. At Riverside, progress occasionally means proceeding imperfectly, and we're okay with that, as long as we're staying true to our values and learning and improving along the way. - **Access to everyone**: We're a flat organization with few silos which means you'll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff. Even when employees dress up, they