Maintenance Mechanic

Nortera Foods Inc.; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food processing is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. You will be responsible for recording repairs, maintaining inventories, and adhering to safety regulations in a fast-paced environment. If you are a proactive individual with a Journeyman Certificate and a passion for mechanical maintenance, this opportunity offers a supportive workplace that values diversity and teamwork. Join us in making a difference in the food industry!

Benefits

Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

Group insurance program paid for by the employer

Wellness activities

Yearly fitness reimbursement

Qualifications

• Journeyman Certificate in Mechanics, Welding, or Instrumentation required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and proactive approach needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on processing and packaging equipment.
• Accurately record repairs and maintenance on work orders.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with plant regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Journeyman Certificate in Mechanics

Journeyman Certificate in Welding

Journeyman Certificate in Instrumentation

Tools

Maintenance Tools

Job description

Departement: Maintenance
Shift: Day, Evening, or Night
Workplace: Lethbridge
Company: Nortera

Nortera Lethbridge is a manufacturing facility that processes and packages frozen vegetables. We harvest peas and corn locally as well as package different frozen vegetables grown in different regions. We are currently seeking a motivated individual to join our maintenance team.

Why choose Nortera

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Group insurance program Paid for by the employer!
• Wellness activities & Yearly fitness reimbursement

Your daily role

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on processing and packaging equipment, following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications, and troubleshooting malfunctions
• Accurately and efficiently record repairs and maintenance performed on work orders and share information with the team
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring, and testing instruments
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by notifying the inventory coordinator
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations of a food plant
• Adheres to all plant safety rules and procedures at all times
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Your profile

• Journeyman Certificate in the trade of Mechanics, Welding, or Instrumentation. Those with a ticket in a related field may also be considered
• Possess strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach
• Able to understand and accurately complete EAM work orders as assigned
• Possess their own tools in order to perform maintenance and/or repairs
• Understand regulations regarding safety, quality, sanitary design, and GMPs
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility
• Ability to work shift work and weekends when needed
• Ability to meet deadlines given
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team building skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor

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