Maintenance Technician [Clearwater Seafoods]

CareerBeacon; Glace Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the seafood sector is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their team in Glace Bay. This role involves a variety of maintenance tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of clam and crab processing facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance, with skills in plumbing, woodworking, and electrical systems. You will be responsible for maintaining equipment, performing repairs, and ensuring safety standards are met. Join a company that values quality and sustainability in the seafood industry, and make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of plumbing, woodworking, and electrical systems required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general plant maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain and repair pumps, hydraulic systems, and packaging equipment.
• Coordinate special projects and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing knowledge

Woodworking skills

Electrical knowledge

Basic welding and brazing

Mechanical equipment operation

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Education

Relevant trade designation (millwright, electrician, etc.)

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Hydraulic systems

Processing and packaging equipment

Job description

Clearwater Seafood Limited Partnership is recognized for its consistent quality, wide diversity and reliable delivery of premium wild seafood, including Sea Scallops, Argentine Scallops, Lobster, Arctic Surf Clams, Cold Water Shrimp, Snow Crab and an increasing variety of value-added products. Since its founding in 1976, Clearwater has invested in science, people, technology, resource ownership and resource management to preserve and grow its sustainable seafood resource. This commitment has allowed Clearwater to remain a leader in the North American seafood industry for almost three decades.

Clearwater's Glace Bay, NS location requires a Maintenance Technician

Purpose of Position:

Assist in all aspects of the day-to-day maintenance and preventive maintenance for the clam and crab operations at Highland Fisheries.

Reporting Structure:

This position reports to: Maintenance Manager

Qualifications

• Three to Five years experience in a maintenance role would be an asset.
• Knowledge of plumbing, woodworking, painting, and electricity.
• Basic welding and brazing practices and techniques.
• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
• Ability to operate pallet jack and forklift.
• Experience with a variety of types of equipment i.e., pumps, hydraulics, packaging equipment, conveyors.
• Basic computer skills.
• A relevant trade designation i.e., millwright, electrician, etc. is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of general plant maintenance repairs and services.
• Maintenance and repair of pumps, hydraulic systems, air compressors, processing, and packaging equipment.
• Monitor shipments of spare parts and replacement of equipment.
• Coordinate special projects as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• This job requires lifting weights in excess of 40kg and working in tight areas.
• Perform welding and plumbing duties as needed.
• Responsible for alerting the Maintenance Manager of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that has taken place or that may occur.
• Maintain a professional courteous manner with all vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company policies.
• Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled.

Additional Information

Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Great communication skills and team collaboration are necessary.
• Problem-solving abilities are a definite must.
• Attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Dependable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Great people skills, approachable, and able to resolve conflict.
• Goal-oriented and driven to succeed.