Maintenance Technician

Specialized Recruiting Group -London, Ontario; Lucan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Maintenance Technician to enhance their team's effectiveness. This role involves executing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a feed manufacturing environment. Candidates should have at least one year of experience and competency in electrical or pneumatic equipment, with the potential for career advancement based on skills and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in maintenance; preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with electrical/pneumatic equipment required.
• Willing to work 8+ hour shifts and be on call for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Optimize safety and reliability by following safety precautions.
• Prepare and update preventative maintenance program.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Education

Millwright or Electricians certificate

Job description

Our client north of London is currently looking to add a Maintenance Technician to their established team.

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 and compliance to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
• Optimize safety and reliability of machines and equipment by following and complying with 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 shift as required
• On call availability for emergency repairs during evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Millwright or Electricians certificate.