Maintenance Mechanic Technician
Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.
About The Role
The Maintenance Mechanic Technician will be responsible for maintaining equipment, troubleshooting issues, and completing emergency repairs to keep the plant running as efficiently as possible. This is an existing position in the company.
Work location: 7120 Edwards Blvd, Mississauga, Ontario, L5S, 1Z1 (On site)
Positions Available: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $35.00 to $38.44 hourly (To be negotiated)
Benefits:
Health benefits, dental plan, life insurance, pension plan, parking, discount at our Chicken Shop.
Terms of employment: full-time, permanent position
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
Employment conditions: Shift
What You Will Be Doing
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
· Install, align, dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces, and generators, according to layout plans using hand and power tools.
· Investigate, find root cause, determine corrective actions/preventative measures and follow up on any deviations, customer and consumer complaints.
· Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine work requirements
· Participate and cooperate with all internal and external audits to ensure equipment and plant machinery is running efficiently and safely and to ensure that the grounds are maintained as expected.
· Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
· Share information, experience and knowledge with other Machine Operators with respect to preventative maintenance and problem symptoms.
· Repair or replace defective machinery parts
· Ensure that the equipment is maintained and operates at optimal performance, including troubleshooting and repairing equipment when necessary.
· Work closely with Department and Maintenance Supervisor, providing feedback as to how equipment is performing.
· Set up equipment to ensure that all products manufactured in the department meet the company and customer requirements.
· Dismantle, clean, and reassemble equipment for processing, as needed.
· Accurately and completely record monitoring tasks in the related department records.
· Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition according to GMPs.
What You Will Bring
Education: Post-Secondary degree/diploma in a related field
Languages: English
Experience: minimum 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic
· Must possess mechanical aptitude
· Ability to work from schematics, drawings and prints when troubleshooting
· Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.
· Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS
· Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities
· Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Valid driver’s licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding. Attention to detail
Security and safety: Criminal record check
How to apply: Apply by sending your resume by email to [email protected]
Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.
Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.
In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.
Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing applications. These tools help identify candidates whose qualifications closely align with the job requirements. Please note, these AI tools are not used to disqualify applicants but to support our efforts in efficiently screening large volumes of applications.
We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.
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Pay: $35.00-$38.44 per hour
Work Location: In person
