Maintenance Technician - Spiritwood

Acufast Ltd; Spiritwood; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Benefits package

Pension plan (4% match)

Inclusive environment

Job summary

AcuFast Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Spiritwood, SK team. The role involves ensuring reliable operation of barn equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to issues across both indoor and outdoor environments within the production facility.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of related experience, a valid Class 5 license, and a proactive, self-motivated approach. Competitive wage and benefits offered, with on-call rotation for after-hours support.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a related field or position.
• Class 5 driver’s license.
• Ideally resides in or near Spiritwood, SK and shares AcuFast’s core values.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize work orders with Maintenance Manager and support Barn Manager to ensure safe, timely, and efficient service.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance and respond to calls on equipment (heating, ventilation, plumbing, welding, carpentry).
• Work both outside and inside the production facility.
• Adhere to SOPs, biosecurity and health and safety policies.
• Maintain all barn equipment and respond to ER situations as part of on-call rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Self-motivation

Technical aptitude

Tools

Welding equipment

Carpentry tools

HVAC tools

Job description

AcuFast is looking for a keen individual who is thrilled to join us in our creating the future of pork production. We empower our people by supporting and encouraging them to grow personally as well as professionally. Due to expanding growth, we are filling a new permanent full-time Maintenance Technician position based in Spiritwood, SK. This position will directly report to Maintenance Manager.

This position will include the following responsibilities and day-to-day functions, but is not limited to:

• Work with the Maintenance Manager to prioritize work order completion based on urgency and work with the Barn Manager to ensure the provisions of safe, timely, and efficient service,
• Complete routine and preventative maintenance and respond to calls on a variety of equipment ranging from heating, ventilation and plumbing, welding, carpentry, and troubleshooting several assets,
• Work outside and inside the production facility,
• Adhere to all SOPs, biosecurity, and health and safety,
• Ensure proper operations and maintenance of all barn equipment,
• Respond to ER situations and work on an on-call rotation, as required, for after-hour callouts,
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate would ideally possess the following experience and qualifications:

• Effective time management with a clear focus to attain results,
• Able to manage priorities and solve problems,
• Self-motivated and reliable,
• Strong troubleshooting skills,
• Demonstrates a strong technical sense and understanding of equipment operations and maintenance,
• 3+ years of experience in a related field or position,
• Class 5 driver’s license,
• Ideally lives in the surrounding communities of Spiritwood, SK
• Shares in AcuFast’s core values.

What We Offer

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals.
• A competitive wage between $23-$30 will be offered based on the applicant’s experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package and a registered pension plan, with a 4% employer match.
• Inclusive work environment.
• Dynamic and challenging work for talented individuals.

About Us

AcuFast provides pork producers across North America and worldwide with breeding stock and innovative genetic and reproduction solutions. We work alongside pork producers and industry partners to build the future of pork production together. It is a future where cutting-edge science and proven farm practices meet, ensuring the health of pigs, producers, and consumers for generations to come. We empower our people by supporting and encouraging them to grow personally as well as professionally. We have a team of keen and innovative thinkers. You will love it here.

Create the Future with AcuFast

While we appreciate all the applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. AcuFast is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration. Applicants not currently eligible to work in the Canada will not be considered for this position. To know more about us visit our website at www.acufastswine.com