Maintenance Millwright - Weekend Shift

Sunrise Farms; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food solutions company in Cambridge is looking for an experienced Maintenance Millwright for a Weekend shift. This role includes maintaining production equipment, ensuring safety protocols, and conducting preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate should possess a valid Millwright license and have a background in industrial mechanical practices. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits after a probation period.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits after three-month probation

Pension Program options

Discounted product purchases

All company PPE provided

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' industrial mechanical experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic equipment and controls.
• Adherence to Food Safety Protocols.

Responsibilities

• Setup, service, clean, maintain and repair all production related equipment.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance activities as needed.
• Collaborate with the maintenance planner to improve preventative maintenance activities.

Skills

Problem‑solving skills

Good communication skills

Education

Valid Millwright license

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

TIG welding

ARC welding

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.

Role

GRF is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Millwright for the Weekend shift.

Weekend Shift

5:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 36 hours per week, paid 40 hours if full schedule. Overtime may be required on infrequent basis. 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

• Setup, service, clean, maintain and repair all production related equipment such as (meat grinders, formers, vacuum fillers, conveyors, spiral ovens, spiral freezers, cartoners, flow wrappers, tray pack machines, breading, and batter equipment)
• Continually improve equipment function via design improvements
• Provide dedicated troubleshooting and support during all downtime events.
• Complies with all 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 assigned by your supervisor/manager

Qualifications

• Valid Millwright license with 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, pneumatic equipment and controls
• 2-5 years' industrial mechanical experience, preferably in the food industry
• Problem‑solving skills and good communication skills
• Knowledge of appropriate health & safety and environmental regulations
• Adherence to Food Safety Protocols
• Must have an Ontario Millwright License

Wages and Benefits

• $46.11/hr
• Comprehensive benefits after three‑month probation
• Option to participate in GRF Pension Program after 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

EEO Statement

Grand River Foods (Cambridge) embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Grand River Foods (Cambridge) is dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, under the Human Rights Code accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the recruitment process, the candidate will need to make their accommodation need known to the HR Department. 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.