Maintenance Mechanic - Food Industry - Unionized

NPAworldwide; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for their Hamilton facility. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machinery while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in a mechanical role, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Night Shift Premium

Dual Ticket Premium

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' industrial mechanical experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Proven track record with mechanics and machine shop practices.
• Comfortable using computers and capable of heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and diagrams to determine work procedures.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain various systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and overhaul on production equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic (Toronto and Hamilton)

Hamilton

• 1 Night Shift Premium
• 1 Dual Ticket Premium

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls.
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment, identifying irregularities and malfunctions.
• Adjust machinery, making repairs or replacing defective parts as needed.
• Operate machine tools such as lathes and mill machines to fabricate parts for machinery overhaul, maintenance, or set-up.
• Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and installations of processing equipment, ensuring efficient repair / replacement results.
• Optimize equipment for safety, efficiency, and reliability, participating in continuous improvement projects.
• Comply with all legislative and company policies regarding food safety, health and safety, and environmental procedures.
• Service, clean, and perform preventative maintenance and overhaul on all production and bakery equipment.
• Improve equipment function through design improvements.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free work area, ensuring compliance with company health and safety standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements / Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 years' industrial mechanical experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Proven track record working with mechanics, machine shop practices, pneumatic & hydraulic fields is required.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Comfortable using computers.
• Ability to work well within a team and independently.
• Capable of occasional heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with unique daily challenges.
• Availability for a flexible shift schedule, including day / afternoon / night shifts, Sunday to Saturday, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment (Food industry is highly preferred).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Can complete all other duties as instructed and assigned by Leader.