Maintenance Mechanic - rotating shifts

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering OR Licensed Millwright OR unlicensed with equivalent hands-on experience
• 5 years+ experience in a similar role in manufacturing environment; food packaging or other GMP / HACCP environment experience an asset
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience using wrenches, hammers, drills, other tools
• Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues
• Hands-on, self-motivated individual
• Record of successfully managing & executing multiple projects while meeting quality, timeline and budgetary objectives
• Ability to be a team player and interact with Operators, Management team members
• Computer literate (MS Office, CMMS)
Duties / Responsibilities

SHIFTS:

Day / Afternoons / Nights (every two weeks)

Maintain and repair production equipment and machinery and some building maintenance (drain blockage removal, water supply, etc.)

Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and problem resolution of production machines (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, controls, electrical if possible)

Work with a continuous improvement mindset to reduce cost, breakdowns, and wastage

Provide expertise and knowledge when required to Operators, Lead Hands, Supervisors, Managers

Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform PMs

Complete daily / weekly / monthly safety checks, PMs, and performing routine plant monitoring in accordance with maintenance schedules while recording actions

Maintain adherence to GMP/AIB, Health and Safety standards and company regulations

Managing the layout and placement of equipment and machinery in factory settings to ensure minimum downtime

Perform inspections and lock-out procedures as required

Identifying and repairing problematic parts of a machine by running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts

Perform preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing worn out pieces and lubricating mechanical parts

Use mechanical technical skills to effectively read documents such as specifications, machine manuals, and blueprints

Monitor work of contractors as required

Participate in the health and safety, food safety and environmental programs

Assist with ongoing management of inventory levels for replacement parts

Update written and electronic records as required