Maintenance Millwright – Night Shift

Sunrisefarms

Cambridge

On-site

CAD 61,000 - 83,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits after probation
Pension option after probation
Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Grand River Foods is seeking an experienced Maintenance Millwright for the Night shift in Ontario. The role requires working 10:30pm–7:30am, Monday to Friday with some weekend overtime. You will install, repair, and maintain production equipment and participate in PM activities.

Applicants should have a valid Ontario Millwright License, 2–5 years in industrial/mechanical roles, and experience with TIG/ARC welding, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Overtime and benefits apply after probation.

Qualifications

  • Must hold an Ontario Millwright license with proof of apprenticeship.
  • 2–5 years of industrial mechanical experience, preferably in food industry.
  • Experience welding stainless steel using TIG and ARC.
  • Able to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and controls.

Responsibilities

  • Install, repair, and maintain all production equipment.
  • Provide troubleshooting during downtime events.
  • Maintain CMMS records for maintenance activities.
  • Improve preventative maintenance through collaboration with the maintenance planner.
  • Promote health and safety in the workplace.
  • Complete maintenance reports and logs.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Problem solving
Communication

Education

Ontario Millwright License

Tools

TIG welding
ARC welding
Lathe operations
Milling operations
Hydraulic systems
Pneumatic systems

Job description

GRF is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Millwright for the Night shift.
Night shift – 10:30pm – 7:30am Monday to Friday – some weekend overtime required.

Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

GRF operates in a cold, fast-paced, physically demanding environment. Applicants must be comfortable working with meat products (beef, pork, chicken, seafood, soy, etc.)

  • Install, repair, and maintain all production-related equipment.
  • Provide troubleshooting and support during all downtime events.
  • Complies with all necessary manufacturing practices, regulations and standards, i.e., GMP, HACCP, WHIMIS, MSDS etc.
  • Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance activities as needed to improve asset health.
  • Maintain detailed records of all preventive and corrective maintenance activities in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
  • Collaborate with the maintenance planner to improve preventative maintenance activities.
  • Identify and communicate, continuous improvement ideas to the management team.
  • Actively promote health and safety in the workplace.
  • Complete Maintenance reports and logs as required.
  • Ensure all production equipment is serviced as required
  • Monitor and adjust equipment to lower utility costs
  • Enforce established safety, health, contamination and housekeeping policies and procedures to prevent injuries, lost production time, damage, and product contamination.
  • Ensure work areas are always clean and hazard-free.
  • Work safely and efficiently following legislated and company health and safety standards.
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • Valid Millwright licensewith proof of apprenticeship
  • Able to perform routine machine shop practices (lathe & milling machine operations),
  • Experience welding stainless steel using TIG and ARC
  • Able to troubleshoot and repair, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and controls
  • 2-5 years' industrial mechanical experience, preferably in the food industry
  • Service, clean and perform preventative maintenance and overhaul on all production equipment (spiral ovens, freezers, formers, cartoners, tray pack machines, bread, and batter equipment)
  • Continually improve equipment function via design improvements
  • Problem-solving skills and good communication skills
  • Knowledge of appropriate health & safety and environmental regulations
  • Adherence to Food Safety Protocols
  • Must have Ontario Millwright License

$47.49/hr, plus night shift premium of $4.00/hr, for a total wag of $51.49/hr.

GRF also offers its employees:

  • Comprehensive benefits after a three-month probation
  • Option to participate in GRF Pension Program after a three-month probation.
  • As an essential business, we can offer steady shifts with plenty of opportunity for overtime, even in these trying times
  • Product can be purchased at a reduced cost
  • All company PPE provided

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

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