Maintenance Technician

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited; Inkerman; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian agribusiness in Inkerman is seeking a motivated Maintenance Technician to execute a preventative maintenance program and ensure the reliability of machinery and equipment. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment and is available for emergency repairs. This role offers a people-first approach with benefits including learning programs and health care options.

Benefits

Learning and Development Programs

Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

RRSP Matching

Wellness Program

Company Events

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a maintenance position, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Some experience in electrical and/or pneumatic equipment is required.
• Ability to work 8+ hour shifts as required.
• On call availability for emergency repairs during evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and preventative maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Prepare and update preventative maintenance program.
• Participate in water treatment programs involving high pressure steam equipment.
• Work effectively in a feed manufacturing environment.
• Complete and update maintenance reports as per company standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Millwright or Electrician's certificate

Job description

Overview

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Maintenance Technician for our New Life Mills division based in Inkerman, ON. New-Life Mills is a Canadian-owned manufacturer of livestock nutrition since 1964.

About the team

With five production facilities and a dedicated team of experts in species management, nutrition and production, our commitment to the best possible inputs, feed, and services for broiler chickens, eggs, turkey, beef, dairy, and swine is the driving force behind our success. We operate a company-owned farm network that supports nutrition and research and maintain a strict quality assurance/quality control program that supports our FeedAssure certification.

Benefits

P&H has a people-first approach and offers a range of perks for our staff, including:

• Learning and Development Programs
• Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Wellness Program
• Company Events

Your Role

As Maintenance Technician, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing a preventative maintenance program, troubleshooting, and identifying problematic equipment and developing solutions to repair plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Maintaining the safety and reliability of machinery and equipment is critical in achieving optimal production efficiency and minimizing downtime of the feed mill operations.

Day to Day

• Conduct mechanical and preventative maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Prepare and update preventative maintenance program.
• Participate in water treatment programs involving high pressure steam equipment.
• Work effectively in a feed manufacturing environment with emphasis on compliance to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Optimize safety and reliability of machines and equipment by following appropriate precautions to prevent risk to employees and to the product.
• Complete and update maintenance reports as per company and regulatory standards.
• Perform maintenance post-clean up and maintain high standard of sanitation and housekeeping in the production area and maintenance shop.
• Proactively forecast parts needs/requirements and order accordingly.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a maintenance position, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Some experience in electrical and/or pneumatic equipment is required.
• Ability to work 8+ hour shifts as required.
• On call availability for emergency repairs during evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Millwright or Electrician's certificate.
• Knowledge of feed manufacturing and processing equipment.

Work and grow with a family-owned company

Join our team with Purpose & History. P&H’s roots go back over 115 years. We are a Canadian, family-owned and managed agribusiness that values honesty, integrity, listening, and continuous learning. We support staff to always do better. With over 70 locations coast to coast and global trade links, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified, and vertically integrated in grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution, and animal feed production.

To apply and learn more visit us at www.pandhcareers.com

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Employment Equity Act. We welcome applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.