This role is currently open due to an existing vacancy.
Overview
As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the seamless operation of our dairy plant. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting a variety of equipment, including UHT processors, processing systems, bag and carton fillers, high-speed packaging machines, and ancillary equipment. Your expertise will help extend the life cycle of our machinery, reduce downtime, and contribute to a safe, efficient, and high-performing facility.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy hands-on work, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Responsible to maintain all mechanical and electrical systems, all machinery at Hewitt’s Dairy and Hewitt’s Dairy Bar.
- Perform other related duties as required, consistent with the position and training provided.
- Perform Preventive Maintenance tasks as assigned, document completion including notes.
- Coordinate with Production, Maintenance and outside contractors and ensure that work is completed in a safe manner that complies with all necessary manufacturing codes, regulations and standards i.e. H&S, GMP’s, HACCP, WHMIS, MSDS etc.
- Communicate daily Maintenance Activities with Maintenance Manager and Maintenance team and update all daily logs.
- Improve and maintain existing PM systems.
- Ensure that required parts are ordered.
- Identify opportunities and make recommendations to continuously improve maintenance operations and efficiencies.
- Food Safety & Quality responsibility as outlined in SOPs & other training materials provided and accurate record keeping.
- Perform other related duties as required, consistent with the position and training provided.
Experience
- Possession of an Ontario and/or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) – 433A license is an asset.
- Minimum 3 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food industry, dairy industry would be an asset.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), CIP systems, and HACCP.
- Must display excellent sanitary habits and possess knowledge of HACCP.
- Strong preventative maintenance and troubleshooting ability.
- Knowledge of basic welding, machining and plumbing.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Flexibility to work various shifts based on operational needs, in accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA).
At Hewitt’s Dairy Ltd., we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability.
Hewitt’s Dairy Ltd. Is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process.
Hewitt’s Dairy Ltd. uses AI‑based tools to assist in the screening and shortlisting of applicants for this role.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $38.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Experience:
- maintenance and/or millwright: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) – 433A license (preferred)
Work Location: In person
