Job Description
Engineering Technician
Summary:
Working closely with the Engineering and Maintenance teams, you will support and improve manufacturing operations by becoming a technical expert on critical production equipment across all plants. You will troubleshoot and repair equipment and participate in Preventative Maintenance in a fast-paced, high-impact manufacturing environment.
What FGF Offers:
- Career growth with leadership training through FGF's belief in Home Grown Talent.
- Competitive compensation, health benefits, and a flexible medical/Health spending account.
- RRSP matching program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Discount program covering restaurants, gyms, shopping, and more.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform advanced troubleshooting on mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Assist in planning and executing capital projects, including equipment upgrades and layout changes.
- Ensure safe practices during lifting, installation, or movement of machinery and components.
- Maintain workspace organization and ensure compliance with GMP standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other trades to complete projects on time and meet specifications.
- Assist in overhauls and rebuild equipment components such as gearboxes, pumps, valves, motors, and conveyors.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food quality regulations.
- Train and mentor junior technicians or Co-op students.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance workstations, spare parts, and tools.
- Travel to other FGF sites as required to support multi-site engineering activities.
Required Experience:
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, Industrial Maintenance, or related Engineering Technology field.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of safety standards and code compliance.
- Experience with safe lifting techniques and operating lifting/rigging equipment (forklift certification preferred).
- Willingness to provide after-hours and weekend on-call support in a rotating schedule or emergency response protocol.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- A vehicle is required for travel between company sites.
- Flexibility to work rotational shifts and weekends based on business needs.
- Ability to read technical drawings and interpret schematics for troubleshooting and maintenance.
Career at FGF:
At FGF Brands, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit encouraging creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. We offer challenging and rewarding work for fun-loving, talented, and fearless individuals. Our culture is unique, diving into the unknown with a growth mindset.
In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, this posting confirms an active vacancy within our organization.
Disclaimer: Responsibilities, knowledge, and skills may evolve, and additional duties may be assigned or amended at any time.
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