Maintenance Millwright – Night Shift

RiseMe; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits after probation

Pension program after probation

Overtime opportunities

PPE provided

Job summary

Grand River Foods is seeking an experienced Maintenance Millwright for the night shift. Work from 10:30pm to 7:30am, Monday to Friday, with some weekend overtime.

You will install, repair, and maintain production equipment, troubleshoot during downtime, and ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, WHMIS, and MSDS. The role requires a valid Ontario Millwright license, 2–5 years in industrial mechanical work, and experience with welding (TIG/ARC) and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• Valid Millwright license with proof of apprenticeship.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and controls.
• 2–5 years' industrial mechanical experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Knowledge of health & safety and environmental regulations; adherence to Food Safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain all production-related equipment.
• Provide troubleshooting and support during downtime events.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance to improve asset health.
• Maintain records in CMMS and collaborate with maintenance planner.
• Identify continuous improvement ideas and promote workplace safety.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Education

Ontario Millwright License

Apprenticeship

Tools

TIG welding

ARC welding

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic controls

Job description

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 is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Millwright for the Night shift.

Night shift – 10:30pm – 7:30am Monday to Friday – some weekend overtime required.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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

Wages and Benefits

$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.