Maintenance Mechanic

Our Mississauga based client is a leader in the dry blending food manufacturing sector supplying leading retailers throughout the GTA. They are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join their Equipment Maintenance department.
Responsibilities:
• Trouble shoots, repairs, maintains and installs production equipment
• Oversees general fabrication using industrial shop equipment
• Completes and documents preventative and predictive maintenance tasks
• Maintains and repairs different types of manufacturing equipment (e.g.: conveyors, scales, Horizontal and Vertical form fill equipment, PLC’s)
• Reads and comprehends machine drawings, electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Generates and implements continuous improvement ideas for plant maintenance
• Schedules preventive maintenance techniques and monitors compliance; and

Requirements
• 5+ years experience as an industrial mechanic in a manufacturing environment
• Food Facility experience is considered an asset
• Good knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated electro- mechanical systems
• Fundamental understanding of Preventive Maintenance
• Demonstrated trouble shooting skills
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing plant; willingness to “get dirty”
• Ability to lift up to 25kg and perform certain jobs in knee bent position
• Knowledge of plant safety policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing practices (GMP’s)
• Ability to communicate, read, write and computer process in English
• Ability to safely operate power / hand tools and all related equipment
• Team player and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to follow and comply with Health and Safety standards / legislation

Salary: to $30/hr, Vacation, Benefits.