Food manufacturing equipment mechanic/repairer

Tai Fang Noodle Ltd; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Paid vacation

Food discounts

Job summary

Tai Fang Noodle Ltd. in Burnaby, BC is seeking a Food manufacturing equipment mechanic/repairer to maintain and upgrade production machinery in a 40-hour week, permanent full-time role.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and coordinating repairs with production staff while ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating and some maintenance of industrial machinery in a food manufacturing or processing environment.
• Prior machine operator experience in a production setting is preferred, especially with food processing equipment.
• A degree in computer hardware or a certificate in machining or related education is an asset.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and familiarity with pumps, motors, conveyors, and packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, workplace safety, and food plant sanitation standards.
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly with production teams, and respond to urgent breakdowns.
• Good attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift, stand, and work around production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that existing equipment stays operational while new equipment is brought in and set up for planned upgrades.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair plant machinery used in food manufacturing and noodle production.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment to reduce downtime and support safe operations.
• Adjust, align, lubricate, and replace worn parts on production machines, conveyors, and related systems.
• Record maintenance work, breakdowns, parts usage, and equipment issues accurately and on time.
• Test repaired equipment to confirm proper function and production readiness before returning it to service.
• Coordinate with machine operators and production staff to identify problems and schedule repairs with minimal disruption.
• Follow sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety procedures when working around processing equipment.
• Assist with ordering, tracking, and organizing spare parts and maintenance supplies as needed.
• Other duties that apply

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Equipment repair

Documentation

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Education

No Degree Certificate or Diploma

Job description

Position: Food manufacturing equipment mechanic/repairer (NOC 72400)

Business Address: 6354 Beresford Street Burnaby, BC V5E 1B6

Number of Positions: 1

Terms of Employment: Permanent full-time position, 40 hours per week, with a standard probationary period.

Wage: $38.50-$40.00/ hour

Benefits Package

• Competitive hourly wage, paid vacation, and food discounts.

Job Duties

• Ensure that existing equipment stays operational while new equipment is brought in and set up for planned upgrades.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair plant machinery used in food manufacturing and noodle production.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment to reduce downtime and support safe operations.
• Adjust, align, lubricate, and replace worn parts on production machines, conveyors, and related systems.
• Record maintenance work, breakdowns, parts usage, and equipment issues accurately and on time.
• Test repaired equipment to confirm proper function and production readiness before returning it to service.
• Coordinate with machine operators and production staff to identify problems and schedule repairs with minimal disruption.
• Follow sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety procedures when working around processing equipment.
• Assist with ordering, tracking, and organizing spare parts and maintenance supplies as needed.
• Other duties that apply

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating and some experience maintaining industrial machinery in a food manufacturing or processing environment.
• Prior machine operator experience in a production setting is preferred, especially with food processing equipment.
• A degree in computer hardware or certificate in machining or related education for understanding computer operated machinery is an asset
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and familiarity with pumps, motors, conveyors, and packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, workplace safety, and food plant sanitation standards.
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly with production teams, and respond to urgent breakdowns.
• Good attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift, stand, and work around production machinery.

Education

No Degree Certificate or Diploma

Location of work

6354 Beresford Street Burnaby, BC V5E 1B6

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