Maintenance Technician — Keep Production Running

Peninsula Food Technologies; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Overtime opportunity

Team environment

Job summary

Peninsula Food Technologies, located at 1 Northrup Crescent, St. Catharines, ON, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair, perform preventive maintenance and lubrication on production and facility equipment.

This role helps minimize downtime, keep operations safe and sanitary, and maintain production efficiency. The position requires experience in industrial or food manufacturing maintenance, knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, and strong safety practices including LOTO.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or food/beverage manufacturing maintenance.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and lubrication systems.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, and maintenance procedures.
• Basic CMMS data entry and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to safety including LOTO procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Repair and troubleshoot production machinery, conveyors, packaging equipment, and facility systems.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance per plans and PM schedules.
• Lubricate bearings, chains, gearboxes, and other components.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic/hydraulic issues; identify root cause.
• Document all work in the CMMS; log repairs and parts used.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime and report issues early.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment as needed.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Lubrication systems

LOTO safety

Manuals and schematics

CMMS data entry

Physical lifting

Driver's license

Education

Millwright / Industrial Mechanic / Electrician certification

Tools

CMMS

Industrial controls (PLCs, VFDs)

Job description

Peninsula Food Technologies, located at 1 Northrup Crescent, St. Catharines, ON, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair, perform preventive maintenance and lubrication on production and facility equipment.

This role helps minimize downtime, keep operations safe and sanitary, and maintain production efficiency. The position requires experience in industrial or food manufacturing maintenance, knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, and strong safety practices including LOTO.