Summer Fresh Salads is a leading manufacturer of hummus, dips, and salads in Canada. We currently have openings for Jr. Maintenance Technicians. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented individual with a strong, self-directed work ethic. In a busy work environment, the ability to juggle multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines is a necessity. This position is plant-based.
- Day Shift - 8am to 5pm (alternating weekends)
- $24.00 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Consult manufacturer's manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints to determine tests and maintenance procedures for instruments used for measuring and controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature, and other variables in packaging and processing.
- As directed, perform duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility equipment.
- Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service as delegated.
- Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- Assist in the management of all work orders assigned and make sure that at least 80% of the daily working hours are covered by hours allocated to work orders.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
- Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices.
- Repair and adjust system components, such as sensors, transmitters and programmable logic controllers, or remove and replace defective parts.
- Calibrate components and instruments according to manufacturers' specifications.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete test and maintenance reports, as directed.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Comply with food safety requirements at all times when working in production area.
- Assist in the installation of instruments on existing and new plant equipment and processes.
- Consult with and advise operators.
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Good technical knowledge of building systems and food manufacturing equipment.
- Knowledge of health & safety practices and regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- College Diploma in Electro-Mechanical Engineering technology, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering Technician or related discipline on PLC and Industrial Automation
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ previous experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- These are permanent full-time Day Shift positions (8am to 5pm) with alternating weekends.
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Summer Fresh Salads welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates to take part in all aspects of the selection process.
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vaughan, ON L4L 8Z3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
