Pipefitter / Plumber

Maple-Leaf-Foods-3d9889c; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Reliability Pipe-Fitter / Plumber to maintain facility equipment and ensure safe plant operations for all employees.

The role offers an hourly wage of CAD 42.11 (Single ticket) / CAD 44.12 (Dual-ticket). The successful candidate will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot repairs, install piping, and collaborate with Reliability peers to uphold safety and efficiency across production systems.

Qualifications

• Strong emphasis on safety and environmental responsibility.
• Well-developed interpersonal and team-dynamics skills.
• Clear oral and written communication abilities.
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive and predictive maintenance work orders and log activities in the CMMS.
• Troubleshoot corrective repairs and install pipework upgrades as needed.
• Maintain piping systems and production-related equipment (hot water, steam, brine, cold water).
• Read blueprints and schematics to determine procedures and parts.
• Collaborate with Reliability peers to complete preventive and predictive tasks on schedule.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Safety awareness

Self-motivated

High sense of urgency

Education

Certified Plumber (306A)

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

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.
We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.
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
Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

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

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail] .

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by human reviewers.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Reliability Pipe- Fitter / Plumber will be responsible for maintaining and servicing equipment used in the facility, they will ensure safe plant operations and a safe working environment for all employees.
Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Hourly Wage: $42.11 Single ticket /$44.12 Dualticket

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Conduct planned preventive & predictive maintenance Work Orders and keep maintenance records and enter required information into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• As needed Troubleshoot corrective work repairs and install processing pipework repairs and upgrades.
• Complete Pipe repairs and system maintenance activities (eg. hot water,steam, brine and cold water systems)
• General facilities work in the plant with plumbing repairs to Sinks, Eye Wash Stations, Emergency Safety Showers and drain systems as needed to the Waste Water Plant.
• Assist in planning, organizing of work activities (drawing interpretation, parts preparation) and provide feedback to planners to improve current system of work.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain piping systems and various production systems as needed (eg. vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems).
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematic and drawings to determine work procedures and/or order necessary parts and participate knowledge to plant issues.
• Collaborate with Reliability Peers to ensure that all preventive and predictive routines are completed at predetermined intervals.
• Continually analyze and improve the state of current PMs and corrective work orders by participating in weekly meetings with supervision.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Certified Plumber (306A)
• 2+ years experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Experience with CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems). SAP Knowledge would be an asset.
• High regard to safety and environment in both own personal work and that of others in team
• Well-developed interpersonal skills in communications and team dynamics
• Strong oral and written communications
• Self-motivated and passionate individual who has a high sense of urgency, thrives with a wide variety of work and can deliver consistent results on multiple priorities.

Additional Information

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.