Millwright

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Learning & development

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is seeking a concentrated Millwright to maintain and service facility equipment for daily production. You will ensure safe plant operations and a safe work environment, working on a night shift Sunday to Thursday from 9:30pm to 6:00am.

The role requires a Red Seal Millwright license and hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing processing equipment, reading schematics, performing machining and welding as needed,

Qualifications

• Must have valid Millwright's license (Red Seal) and 3–5 years’ experience.
• Must have own hand tools.
• Knowledge of plant and equipment operations.
• Ability to organize and plan daily tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Available for weekend overtime as production demands require.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot/repair/install processing equipment with electrical knowledge.
• Process oral/printed work requests and apply corrective action.
• Perform regular Work Orders and account for inventory and labour on a computerized maintenance program.
• Extensive mechanical knowledge including power transmission, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Read and understand mechanical drawings/schematics; machining and fabrication for repairs or upgrades; welding of components.
• Adhere to all plant Food/Health and Safety Policies.
• Some lifting up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Millwright license

Electrical repair knowledge

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Millwright Red Seal

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Opportunity:

The individual will be responsible for maintaining and servicing equipment used in the facility for the daily production of our products. Furthermore, they will ensure safe plant operations and a safe working environment for all employees. Please note that this role operates on a night shift schedule (Sunday - Thursday, 9:30pm - 6:00am). Our rate is $46.97/hour, with an additional premium of $0.55/hour for the night shift.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Trouble shooting/repairs/installations of processing equipment with a working knowledge of electrical to allow efficient repair/replacement results,
• Carry out oral/printed work requests and apply corrective action,
• Perform regular Work Orders and account for inventory and labour on a computerized maintenance program,
• Extensive mechanical knowledge including power transmission, pneumatics and hydraulics,
• Be able to read and understand mechanical drawings/schematics,
• Machining and fabricating for equipment repairs and/or upgrades,
• Welding of equipment or part repair,
• Understand and adhere to all plant Food/Health and Safety Polices.
• Some lifting will be required up to 50 lbs.

What You’ll Bring:

• Must have valid Millwright's license (Red Seal) and minor electrical repair knowledge, preferably 3-5 years’ experience
• Must have own hand tools,
• Knowledge of plant and equipment operations,
• Ability to organize and plan daily tasks with minimal supervision,
• Ability to work in a team based environment,
• Good mathematical, analytical and problem solving skills,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Available for weekend overtime as production demands require.

Working Conditions

• 12 hour continental shifts in a fast-paced, cold and wet environment; strong smells like cleaning and caustic solutions, blood products and raw meat.
• Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, ability to use senses to diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
• Some lifting will be required up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.