MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Nortera; Strathroy; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Strathroy, Ontario, is seeking an Industrial Mechanic to maintain and repair processing equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and experience in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Join us for a competitive hourly wage, annual bonus, and a supportive work environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Annual bonus program

Complete range of social benefits

Tuition fee reimbursement

Referral program

Qualifications

• High mechanical aptitude with a proven track record.
• Experience in conveying systems, pumps, hydraulics.
• Ability to work alone and make decisions timely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair packaging/processing equipment.
• Inspect and maintain all plant machinery.
• Create and follow up on Work Orders in CMMS.

Skills

Industrial Mechanic/Millwright

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding

Critical thinking

Job description

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

As the North American reference in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food.

Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brands Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

Why choose Nortera

• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!
• Competitive hourly wage;
• Overtime after 40 hours;
• Annual bonus program;
• Complete range of social benefits and employee assistance program (EFAP);
• Possibility of contributing to an RPP with employer contribution;
• Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity;
• Referral program;
• Environment that fosters learning and professional development;

Your Daily Role

• Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing packaging/processing equipment. This role works closely with the Packaging/Processing Employees, Team Leaders and Supervisors to ensure all processes are available to operate at capacity stated
• Answering Packaging/Processing calls to troubleshoot and repair equipment to bring them back on line in a safe, timely manner
• Familiarizing yourself with our CMMS system, Perform and complete inspections and PM in the CMMS system, creating and following up on Work Orders as needed
• Helping prevent unnecessary breakdowns by inspecting and maintaining all plant machinery on a PM schedule
• Identify via troubleshooting root cause of asset(s) downtime/slow down from capacity
• Contributing to a positive employee experience through continuous improvement of the equipment and the business
• Working inside, outside and in cold areas with Safety and Capacity at the very front of all tasks

Your Profile

• Industrial Mechanic/Millwright/Apprentice/High Mechanical Experience
• High mechanical aptitude with a proven track record
• Experienced in preventative maintenance, conveying systems, pumps, hydraulics, troubleshooting, welding, the layout of work, electrical knowledge
• A tactful communicator with a willingness to solve problems using critical thinking skills
• Willing to share and implement ideas for continuous improvement as part of lean manufacturing initiatives
• Ability to work alone and make timely correct decisions as required
• Tig/mig welding and fabrication experience would be a great asset

We’re looking for people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

Although all job applications are considered, only successful applicants will be contacted. The use of masculine gender could have been used without discrimination and only for the purpose of lightening the text. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a wide variety of candidates in order to staff a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities in which we operate.