Set-Up Technician

Tradition Fine Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A bakery and snack products company in Toronto is seeking a Set-Up Technician to dismantle and sanitize production machinery. The role requires good mechanical and electrical skills, ability to work safely in varying conditions, and time management. The candidate should preferably have experience in the food industry. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, working in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Employer match RRSP after two years

Paid day off for birthday

Two personal days each year

Qualifications

• Experience in food industry as a sanitation team member or machine operator preferred.
• Ability to read configuration layout drawings and assembly instructions.
• Ability to work with chemicals and understand WHMIS & MSDS.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle and sanitize production machinery.
• Reassemble machinery according to configuration.
• Document observations and maintain a safe work site.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Time management skills

Communication in English

Workplace safety knowledge

Job description

Set-Up Technician

At Tradition, we produce bakery and snack products for the world’s premier Food Companies and Brands. Located in Scarborough, Ontario, we have over 40 years of experience in baking croissants, muffins, bars, and pastries. Our success comes from our diverse and talented team of over 400 people. As we continue to grow, Tradition is excited to welcome new team members that share our passion for success and a love of baked goods.

How you will contribute

You are responsible for the disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of the production machines.

Role overview

As a Set-Up Technician you will:

• Dismantle portions of production machinery as required for sanitation.
• Adhere to SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures).
• Sanitize equipment or parts of equipment in accordance with established Sanitation, Quality, and manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Consult the production schedule to determine the required configuration of the assembled production machine.
• Consult engineering documentation showing equipment component layout and configuration.
• Re-assemble production machine with the correct component configuration within a reasonable time.
• During re-assembly, conduct an ocular inspection of the parts and observe any sharp burrs; gouges that may harbor ingredients leftover during the sanitation process; torn or cracked gaskets; cracked welds; stripped internal or external threads; parts damage that may lead to the assembly unraveling.
• Document observations.
• Ensure that fasteners are tightened to the correct tightness (Maintenance will specify).
• Complete necessary documentation after assembly as required and submit it to Supervisor.
• Maintain work site in a safe, clean, and orderly manner prior to turning over to Production.

What will make you successful

• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Food industry work experience as a Sanitation team member or a Machine operator is preferred.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to communicate (speak, read, write) in English.
• Ability to read simple configuration layout drawings and assembly/disassembly instructions.
• Ability to work with chemicals and be able to read and understand WHMIS & MSDS information.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 6m above the floor.
• Ability to work in a wet/dusty environment, lift 25kg.
• Ability to work in temperature swings (hot/cold) and high humidity.
• May be required to work in tight spaces/repetitive motions.

What can we offer in return?

Tradition offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life, and disability insurance. We support your professional growth and provide opportunities for future development and progression. After two years of service, you can plan for your retirement with Tradition’s RRSP employer match. Plus, celebrate your birthday and take the day off paid along with 2 personal days each year.

More about this role…

Work schedule: Two-week rotation of days, evenings, and nights. Monday to Friday.

Physical Demands

• You will stand/sit for long periods of time.
• You will engage in frequent bending, stooping or squatting.
• Due to the environment, you will work in various weather and temperature conditions which include extreme heat, humidity and cold.
• You will work in tight or enclosed spaces.

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application through Indeed.

All internal applications must be submitted through your direct Supervisor/ Manager at TFF.

Tradition is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00-$29.00 per hour

Work Location: In person