Maintenance Technician

Calgary Italian Bakery Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Calgary Italian Bakery Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the on-site team in Calgary, AB. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair bakery production equipment to keep operations safe and efficient.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, documentation, and collaboration with production and quality staff to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in equipment maintenance and repair for production and facility equipment.
• Industrial maintenance with mechanical systems and basic electrical components.
• Experience diagnosing equipment issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and schedules.
• Experience in food manufacturing or industrial environments is an asset.
• Understanding of workplace safety and food safety standards; HACCP familiarity is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical manuals and maintenance schematics.
• Effective communication and teamwork with production and quality teams.
• Physical ability for hands-on maintenance including lifting and standing.
• Technical certification or apprenticeship in maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on bakery production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and basic electrical issues on production lines.
• Repair bakery equipment and facility systems.
• Document maintenance activities and coordinate with production staff.
• Follow safety and food safety procedures at all times.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Maintenance & repair

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading manuals/schematics

Team collaboration

Safety and food safety

Physical dexterity

Technical certification

Education

Technical certification or apprenticeship

Job description

Company Description

Calgary Italian Bakery Ltd., founded in 1962, is a family-owned and operated bakery dedicated to producing high-quality products that meet customer specifications. The company is guided by longstanding principles of integrity while continuously adapting to an evolving market. Quality and food safety are core priorities, supported by a HACCP program, structured employee training, and controlled work processes. Every team member plays a direct role in maintaining product standards and ensuring that all safety and quality parameters are met. The bakery’s commitment to excellence is rooted in a promise to deliver products they are proud to serve to their own families.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Maintenance Technician role is based at Calgary Italian Bakery Ltd. in Calgary, AB. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing bakery production equipment to support safe, efficient, and continuous operations. Day-to-day tasks include performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and minor electrical issues, and completing industrial maintenance work on production lines and facility systems. The role involves documenting maintenance activities, coordinating with production staff to plan repairs, and following safety and food safety procedures at all times. The Maintenance Technician also supports improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Equipment Maintenance and Maintenance & Repair for production and facility equipment.
• Ability to perform Industrial Maintenance, including working with mechanical systems and basic electrical components.
• Experience in Troubleshooting equipment issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance practices and ability to follow and improve maintenance schedules.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment is an asset.
• Understanding of workplace safety and food safety standards; familiarity with HACCP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with production and quality teams.
• Physical ability to perform hands-on maintenance tasks, including lifting, standing, and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant technical certification or apprenticeship in maintenance, millwright, or a related trade is preferred.