Sr. Maintenance Technician
About Us
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.
- Lift 25+ pounds overhead
- Turn, bend, reach, pull, and walk.
- Stand for extended periods of time; up to 12 hours.
