Sr. Maintenance Technician

TopGum Industries; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TopGum Industries in Charlottetown, PEI, seeks a Maintenance Technician to keep gummy production equipment running safely and efficiently. The role involves hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive tasks within a GMP-regulated facility with 12-hour rotating day and night shifts.

You will document work in the CMMS (Limble), read manuals, and support continuous improvement across departments while maintaining a clean, safe work area and adhering to quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED; 2-year related diploma preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in equipment repair and maintenance in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and controls.
• Experience in GMP/food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Willingness to work night shifts, weekends, and overtime.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE.
• Must read, write, and understand English.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with electrical, HVAC and chiller systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair machinery and equipment.
• Log all preventive maintenance tasks into the CMMS (Limble).
• Read and follow instructions and operation manuals.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment or make modifications.
• Repair or replace conveyors, gear boxes, hydraulics & pneumatics; welding/cutting with power tools.
• Maintain HVAC systems, water softeners, chiller units and other utilities.
• Prioritize safety in all activities; focus on Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other maintenance duties as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

2-year diploma preferred

Tools

Limble CMMS

Job description

We provide full-service contract manufacturing, bottling, and packaging solutions for gummy natural health products, supporting clients from concept through launch. Operating within a regulated manufacturing environment, we are committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

Our Maintenance Technicians play a critical role in keeping all components of the production facility and production equipment operating safely and efficiently. This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. This role requires shift work. 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights every 2 weeks.

What Success Looks Like

• Production equipment is maintained in safe and efficient working order.
• Preventative maintenance tasks are completed consistently and accurately documented.
• Equipment downtime is minimized through proactive troubleshooting and repair.
• Safety procedures and GMP standards are consistently followed.
• Maintenance work areas remain organized, clean, and compliant.
• Continuous improvement opportunities are identified and supported.
• Quickly diagnoses and resolves technical issues.
• Mentors team members and collaborates effectively across departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment
• Maintain all types of equipment through a preventative maintenance program and log all details into a CMMS database. (Limble).
• Read, interpret, and follow instructions and operation manuals.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Read blueprints and sketches proficiently to fabricate equipment and make modifications.
• Repair or replace chains; belt conveyors; gear boxes/drive chains; hydraulics & pneumatics; welding/cutting; and using power tools.
• Maintain HVAC systems, water softener systems, chiller units and other utilities.
• Prioritize safety in approach to all work activities.
• Focus on Continuous Improvement to streamline work processes.
• Perform all other maintenance duties as required.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as needed to meet business, operational, quality, safety, or regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highschool graduation or GED required, 2-year related diploma preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience in equipment repair, maintenance and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment, food manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment, electromechanical or controls experience preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools and maintenance practices
• Experience in a large-scale GMP, meat or food manufacturing or processing environment is preferred.
• Willingness to work set shift schedule including nights, weekends and overtime as required.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective gear.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with electrical, HVAC and chiller systems would be considered an asset.

OTHER:

Must have authorization to work in Canada.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF POSITION (INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO):

This position requires the ability to:

• Stoop, reach, kneel or crouch.
• Experience exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Experience exposure to excessive noise and some hazardous materials.
• Turn, bend, reach, pull, and walk.
• Stand for extended periods of time; up to 12 hours.