Mechanic

Saputo, Inc.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

RRSP/TFSA employer matching

Telemedicine

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid time off

Discounts on Saputo products

Team activities

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician for our Abbotsford facility. You will perform mechanical maintenance, support packaging lines, and help keep operations safe and efficient.

This role requires a certified journeyman, strong troubleshooting, PLC exposure, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team. We value safety, reliability, and a proactive approach to maintenance. Experience in food manufacturing and high-speed packaging is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Journeyman required.
• Excellent mechanical skills and ability to perform maintenance.
• Food manufacturing or high-speed packaging experience; PLC training is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a team.
• Self-motivated with initiative and safety focus.
• Comfort with confined spaces and some heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate timely processing and packaging of products.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to maintain production efficiency.
• Provide training to plant staff as required.
• Collaborate with other trades to complete projects.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical installations.
• Maintain/Program plant PLCs (if qualified).
• Maintain HACCP, Sanitary, and PM documentation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Journeyman

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Independent worker

Tools

PLCs

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? How you will make contributions that matter...

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the timely and efficient processing and packaging of products.
• Carries out preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Trouble shoots and repairs equipment in breakdown situations to ensure production efficiencies are achieved.
• Provides training to plant staff as required.
• Works with other trades groups to complete project assignments.
• Works with vendors as required.
• Coordinates and assist in mechanical and electrical installations.
• Maintains/Programs plant PLCs (if qualified to do so).
• Keeping of proper HACCP documents, Sanitary and Preventative maintenance documents as required.
• Performance of other duties as required.

Requirements

• Certified Journeyman
• Excellent mechanical skills and ability to carry out general plant/ equipment maintenance
• Food industry or high-speed packaging experience PLC training and experience would be an asset
• Demonstrate excellent trouble shooting skills and analytical skills
• Able to work independently with minimum supervisor and within an interdependent team
• A high level of self-motivation and initiative
• Proven proficiency and dependability in current position with a good safety record
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Some heavy lifting required

You are best suited for the role if you…

Benefits

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Organized activities for employees and their families
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help. The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only. All open jobs offered by Saputo Inc. and all companies, corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and other entities controlled by Saputo Inc. (collectively, “Saputo”) on Saputo's web site are subject to specific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications, and preferred experience are determined by a Saputo subsidiary, office or department, and all positions are subject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. This would include immigration laws pertaining to work authorization requirements and any other applicable government permissions or compliance. The materials on this site are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained on this site or in any referenced links. While Saputo attempts to update this site on a timely basis, the information is effective only as of the time and date of posting. Strict confidentiality will be observed at all times. Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence. We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

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