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 manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as Made Good 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.

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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.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate and uphold Riverside Natural Food’s Core Values.

Understand and lead compliance with both Health and Safety and Food Safety practices.

Attend breakdown calls. Independently troubleshoot and resolve both mechanical and electrical issues.

Escalate recurring problems to supervisor and work on eliminating them.

Perform minor repairs, equipment setup, 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 assistance / advice in Preventive Maintenance optimization efforts.

Assist outside contractors and ensure GMP policies are adhered to.

Record work performed, data for analysis, spare parts used, and maintain a clean work area.

Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain 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.

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 experience with: power transmission systems; electric and electronic controls; pneumatic and hydraulic systems; welding, brazing, and soldering; servo and electric motors; lubrication 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 initiative.

Ownership mindset and passion for technical fields.

Humility and respect in a changing environment.

Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

What We Expect

Values-led:
Respect, teamwork, and resourcefulness with a sense of fun.

Growth opportunity:
Help shape Riverside’s future while progressing processes and learning along the way.

Access to all levels:
Flat organization encouraging open communication and idea sharing.

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