Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the individual will be responsible for maintaining and servicing equipment used in the facility for the daily production of our products. Furthermore, they will ensure safe plant operations and a safe working environment for all employees.
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
- Must be able to install, troubleshoot, and repair complex production equipment with minimum supervision,
- Operate production equipment and check performance as required
- Strong on PM (preventative maintenance) procedures in a 24 hour/day operation,
- Carry out oral/printed work requests and apply corrective action,
- Perform regular Work Orders and account for inventory and labour on a computerized maintenance program,
- Extensive mechanical knowledge including power transmission, pneumatics and hydraulics,
- Be able to read and understand mechanical drawings/schematics,
- Machining and fabricating for equipment repairs and/or upgrades,
- Welding of equipment or part repair,
- Understand and adhere to all plant Food/Health and Safety Polices.
- Enhance equipment performance, recommending improvements and implementing,
- Ensure all job-related operations are in compliance with GMPs, HACCP, WHMIS and health & safety requirements,
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring:
- Preferred Red Seal Certification or Alberta trade certification
- Experience in a manufacturing environment would be an asset
- Must have a full complement of personal/professional hand tools
- Ability to work rotating shifts, including night shift
- Available for weekend overtime as production demands require
- Sense of urgency and attention to detail
- Strong team player as well ability to work alone
- Safety conscious
- Heavy lifting maybe required
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Basic computer ability coupled with strong communication skills
- Rotating shifts and weekends may be required
- Knowledge of conveyors, industrial / stationary engines, pumps / compressor, grinders, welding equipment, electrical / electronic controls, lathes / machining tools, power tools, fans / blowers, hydraulic systems and high-speed packaging equipment
- Ability to organize and plan daily tasks with minimal supervision
- Good mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills
What We Offer:
- Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
- An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan