Maintenance Technician

Who are we?

Burnbrae Farms is a 6TH generation Canadian family-owned company that is operated today by the 4th generation of the Hudson family. We are proud to be one of Canada's leading egg processors with farms, grading stations and processing operations across the country.

Today, Burnbrae has grown into the leading egg processor in Canada, with an attractive consumer brand and value-added products that include Egg Creations, Simple Egg Whites, EGG Bakes, EGG Bites and EGGS2go. We partner with 400 local egg farmers across the country and we operate in five provinces; including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario with 6 farms, 2 distribution centres, 8 grading stations, 3 processing plants grading, boiling, cooking and shipping eggs across Canada. With a bright future and ambitious plans, the company continues to grow nation-wide and currently employs over 1700 passionate, dedicated employees.

Poultry Technician

Term: Permanent-Full Time

Location: Onsite - Lyn, ON

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Shift/Time: : Sunday – Thursday 8hr shifts; shift time TBD

Hourly Rate: $ /hr

Additional pay:

• Eligible for a flock performance bonus
• Eligible for 40 hours of paid sick days

This is a great opportunity for hands-on experience in egg farming. You will be working as part of an important team at the farm, to help prepare the birds and their barns to reach their full potential.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include but is not limited to: lock-out tag-out, PPE, confine space safety awareness, chemical safety, fall protection, etc.;
• Perform all tasks in accordance with company safety and GMP policies/guidelines;
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair high-speed manufacturing, packaging and facility equipment;
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment;
• Make adjustment to equipment ensuring the proper performance and safe operating conditions;
• Assist maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting;
• Advise operators and line technicians of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components;
• Document and track all corrective and preventive maintenance performed, aiming to achieve maximum plant availability, with a target of zero unplanned downtime;
• Perform preventive maintenance functions as directed;
• Install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications;
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions;
• Install, start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements;
• Maintain cleanliness of work area;
• Support and help implement continuous process improvements;
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Technical Degree, Diploma or accredited apprenticeship program of the equivalent in a technical field;
• Three (3) year applicable experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, supervisors;
• Leadership experience
• Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime when needed;
• Be on an on-call rotation.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

· Technical Associate's Degree or accredited apprenticeship (e.g. 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician, 442A Industrial Electrician, 447A Instrumentation and Control Technician, or 433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright).

· 3-5 years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

• Benefits will be available after three months of employment
• Extended Health Care
• Vision Care
• Dental Care
• Employee and Family Assistance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension Plan will be available after two years of employment

Remember… When you join us, you don't just work for us – YOU ARE PART OF THE FAMILY.

**Burnbrae Farms welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. Should you require accommodation during any part of the selection process please let the recruiter know.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.33-$35.91 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person