Millwright

Burnbrae Farms Limited; Brockville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnbrae Farms Limited in Brockville, ON is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, test, and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment at our site.

The role reports to the Manager, Maintenance, with no direct reports, and requires completion of an accredited apprenticeship and 3–5 years of relevant experience. This is a permanent full-time onsite position with overtime and weekend flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience with processing and packaging equipment in a food manufacturing facility.
• Capable of effectively troubleshooting equipment, instrumentation, and programming failures.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic components and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to follow instructions with strong attention to detail.
• Team player with flexibility for overtime and weekends; on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety practices including lock-out tag-out and PPE.
• Comply with Quality, Food Safety and GMP standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair packaging, utility, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
• Adjust equipment to ensure proper performance and safe operation.
• Collaborate with team on safe operating procedures for electrical/mechanical work.
• Record breakdowns and preventive maintenance in CMMS.
• Install equipment and wiring to meet specifications.
• Identify problems and evaluate options for solutions.
• Carry out start-up/shutdown per safety and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance shop and work areas.
• Support continuous process improvements and participate in meetings.

Skills

Processing equipment

Packaging equipment

Troubleshooting

CMMS software

Education

Accredited apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $36.53 CAD to $40.10 CAD.

Description

WHO ARE WE?

Burnbrae Farms is a sixth‑generation, Canadian, family‑owned company, operated today by the fourth generation of the Hudson family. We are proud to be one of Canada’s leading egg producers and processors, with farms, grading stations, and processing facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.

Working with more than 400 local independent egg farming families, we provide Canadians from coast to coast to coast with safe, nutritious, and affordable eggs and egg products. Across our operations, spanning 7 farms, 8 grading stations, 3 processing plants, and 2 distribution centres, we collect, grade, boil, cook, and ship eggs nationwide. Burnbrae Farms has built a strong, trusted consumer brand, offering a wide range of value‑added products including EGG Creations!, Simply Egg Whites, EGG Bakes!, EGG Bites!, and EGGS2go!.

With a bright future and ambitious plans for continued growth, we proudly employ more than 1,700 dedicated team members across Canada.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Millwright is responsible for maintaining, testing, and repairing electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment or components. The incumbent applies knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to the site.

Position Title:Maintenance Technician

Replacement or New Role:New Role

Term:Permanent Full-Time

Work Mode:Onsite

Reports to:Manager, Maintenance

Direct Reports:No

Salary Range:$36.53-$40.10/hour

Bonus: Yes / No

Address:Brockville, ON (Relocation Assistance available for Ontario)

Travel:No

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all required work safe practices, which includes but not limited to lock-out tag-out, PPE, chemical safety, fall protection, etc.
• Compliance to Quality, Food Safety, and GMP procedures and standards.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair packaging, utility, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment.
• Adjust equipment to ensure the proper performance and safe operating conditions.
• Collaborate with employees on procedures for working safely with electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Document breakdowns and preventive maintenance on the CMMS software.
• Install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Install, start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of Maintenance Shop and work areas.
• Support and implement continuous process improvements.
• Active participation in meetings and activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Practical knowledge and experience with processing and packaging equipment in a food manufacturing facility.
• Capable of effectively troubleshooting equipment, instrumentation, and programming failures.
• Knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of specialized instruments for diagnostic purposes.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team or independently with minimal supervision.
• Develop a positive work environment through team building and collaboration
• Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime and weekends when needed.
• Be on an on-call rotation.
• Successful completion of an accredited apprenticeship (e.g. 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician, 442A Industrial Electrician, 447A Instrumentation and Control Technician, or 433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright).
• 3-5 years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Burnbrae Farms’ Vision is to grow into a world-class egg business using the strength of our people to develop leading edge products and processes. Through our commitment to quality, health and innovation, we will provide healthy lifestyle solutions, exceed customer expectations and build highly trusted brands.

We offer our employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations.

Burnbrae Farms is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.