Maintenance Helper

Talent Pool Builder; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 67,062,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Staffing Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Helper for a large food processing facility in Mississauga. You will support maintenance staff with start-up, operation, inspection and repair of production equipment, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and Plant Manager.

Ideal candidates have basic mechanical skills, proficiency with hand tools, and the ability to read equipment manuals. Experience in the food industry is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hand tools proficiency and basic mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Start-up, operation, monitoring and shut-down of process equipment.
• Provide maintenance support to the supervisor and plant manager.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on machines and facilities.
• Carry out plumbing, carpentry and general maintenance tasks as required.
• Ensure safety regulations and clean work areas are maintained.

Job description

Job description:

Our Client, a large food processing company located in Mississauga is seeking a Maintenance Helper for their Growing Facility!

The Maintenance Technician Helper will be responsible for providing general maintenance support and will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and Plant Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, however, other duties may apply.)
Start-up, operation (packaging machines), routine monitoring and inspection, and shut-down of process equipment at end of shift.
Assist Maintenance Supervisor as required.
Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
Perform daily preventative maintenance tasks on plant equipment
Ability to retain information, learner attitude and possess a strong work ethic
Working knowledge in the use of hand tools
Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required
maintenance and service.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling
equipment in performing duties.
Carry out routine maintenance of conveyors and conveyor components

Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.
Track and maintain electronic records on all maintenance and repairs to machines and
facility.
Set working hours for department and obtain approval through Plant
Manager.
Assist with line production when required
Maintain plant housekeeping
Makes sure the team adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
Experience in food industry is asset, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, etc. People Related

Must be able to work with seafood and some meat products!

Nexus Staffing Inc. is committed to accessibility and to protecting the human rights of its employees and candidates. In support of this aim, Nexus Staffing Inc. has implemented an accommodation process that provides accommodations for employees and candidates with disabilities. Nexus Staffing Inc. will accommodate employees with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

• Please note, we may use AI in our screening process.

Job Type: Full-time Temporary to possible Permanent

Pay: $23.50 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person