Job Description

Our client, a leading food manufacturing company, is looking for an experienced and dependable Maintenance Mechanic to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills who can help keep production equipment running safely and efficiently in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This is a night shift position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on food processing and packaging equipment, including mixers, ovens, conveyors, pumps, kettles, and related machinery.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
• Respond quickly to emergency breakdowns and complete repairs while ensuring food safety requirements are maintained.
• Perform timely repairs and adjustments to keep production running efficiently.
• Maintain and repair facility utility systems, including boilers, refrigeration systems, air compressors, and water systems.
• Ensure maintenance activities and equipment comply with GMP, HACCP, SQF, food safety, and company quality standards.
• Assist with equipment changeovers, calibrations, and adjustments to support production schedules.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation of all work completed.
• Support plant safety programs by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
• Work closely with production supervisors and operators to troubleshoot issues and improve equipment performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, efficiency, and downtime reduction.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment and production lines.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), WHMIS, and all applicable safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic, or similar maintenance role, preferably within a food manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with PLCs, sensors, motors, pumps, and conveyor systems is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, WHMIS, SQF, and food safety requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively to equipment breakdowns and production emergencies.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, 24/7 food production environment.
• Willingness to work night shifts, weekends, rotating schedules, and overtime as required.