Maintenance Millwright - Night Shift

Sunrisefarms; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Millwright for the Night shift. This role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a valid Millwright license, experience in the food industry, and a proactive approach to safety and maintenance. With opportunities for overtime and comprehensive benefits after probation, this position promises a stable and rewarding career path. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits after three-month probation

Pension Program participation

Reduced cost for product purchases

All company PPE provided

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of industrial mechanical experience, preferably in food industry.
• Experience with routine machine shop practices and welding.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain all production-related equipment.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance activities as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Welding (TIG and ARC)

Preventive Maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

Valid Millwright License

Proof of Apprenticeship

Tools

Lathe

Milling Machine

Hydraulic Equipment

Pneumatic Equipment

Job description

Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

GRF is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Millwright for the Night shift.

Night shift – 10:30pm – 7:30am Monday to Friday – some weekend overtime required.

GRF operates in a cold, fast-paced, physically demanding environment. Applicants must be comfortable working with meat products (beef, pork, chicken, seafood, soy, etc.)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, repair, and maintain all production-related equipment.
• Provide troubleshooting and support during all downtime events.
• Complies with all necessary manufacturing practices, regulations and standards, i.e., GMP, HACCP, WHIMIS, MSDS etc.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance activities as needed to improve asset health.
• Maintain detailed records of all preventive and corrective maintenance activities in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Collaborate with the maintenance planner to improve preventative maintenance activities.
• Identify and communicate, continuous improvement ideas to the management team.
• Actively promote health and safety in the workplace.
• Complete Maintenance reports and logs as required.
• Ensure all production equipment is serviced as required
• Monitor and adjust equipment to lower utility costs
• Enforce established safety, health, contamination and housekeeping policies and procedures to prevent injuries, lost production time, damage, and product contamination.
• Ensure work areas are always clean and hazard-free.
• Work safely and efficiently following legislated and company health and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Millwright licensewith proof of apprenticeship
• Able to perform routine machine shop practices (lathe & milling machine operations),
• Experience welding stainless steel using TIG and ARC
• Able to troubleshoot and repair, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and controls
• 2-5 years' industrial mechanical experience, preferably in the food industry
• Service, clean and perform preventative maintenance and overhaul on all production equipment (spiral ovens, freezers, formers, cartoners, tray pack machines, bread, and batter equipment)
• Continually improve equipment function via design improvements
• Problem-solving skills and good communication skills
• Knowledge of appropriate health & safety and environmental regulations
• Adherence to Food Safety Protocols
• Must have Ontario Millwright License

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

• $44.66/hr, plus afternoon shift premium of $4.00/hr, for a total wage of $48.66/hr.

• GRF also offers its employees:
• Comprehensive benefits after three-month probation
• Option to participate in GRF Pension Program after three-month probation
• As an essential business, we can offer steady shifts with plenty of opportunity for overtime, even in these trying times
• Product can be purchased at a reduced cost
• All company PPE provided

$44.66 - $44.66 an hour

Grand River Foods (Cambridge) embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Grand River Foods (Cambridge) is dedicated to attracting, development and retaining talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, under the Human Rights Code accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the recruitment process, the candidate will need to make their accommodation need known to the HR Department.

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.