Maintenance Technician Food Manufacturing - Mount Brydges, Canada - Hollandia Bakeries Ltd

Hollandia Bakeries Ltd

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Mount Brydges, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Maintenance Technician

Report To:
Production and Operations Manager

Definition:

The Maintenance Technician maintains production quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. Repair and maintain the building and equipment in the facility including preventive maintenance.

Schedule:
Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm and or as required (call-ins)

Job Summary:

Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on mechanical equipment and utility systems.

Liaises:

Production and Operations Manager
Liaise with Production Staff Coordinator
Work with maintenance team and production associates.
Liaise with safety/SQF practitioner.

Responsibilities:

Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, conveyor systems and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshoots malfunctions and to make adjustments as needed.
Being proactive in sourcing parts and equipment in an expedient and budgetary way that needs or may need to be replaced due to wear and tear.
Sets up packaging machinery as needed in a timely manner and check current and next day production sheets as required to see when adjustments need to be made.
Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hand and power tools.
Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments as needed.
To write a cohesive Preventative Maintenance plan for the bakery including all equipment and to follow through on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual execution.
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges.
Follow appropriate ministry of labour safety standards.
Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitors compliance.
Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Performs routine facilities maintenance as assigned by supervisor.
Immediately reports any problem with food safety and quality to supervisors.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

Other duties include:

Ensures proper operation and maintenance of all equipment and building systems including:

Line equipment.
Ovens
Flour, Sugar silos.
HVAC
Miscellaneous installations, upgrades and special projects as needed.
Forklift, tow motors and hydraulic lifts.
Electrical and PLC program knowledge.
Assesses in monthly walkthrough results and completes designated jobs.
Repairs production equipment as needed.
Follow s safely standards as required by MOL including lockout tag out on machines.

Accountabilities:

Maintenance

Cleaning / Safety

Requirements:

Equipment maintenance experience.
25 years of experience in maintenance preferred, with a technical school background.
Familiar with lock out tag out procedures.
Ability to work in elevated areas and hot and cold conditions.
Familiar with PLC controls and computer operated equipment.
Knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, Pneumatics and Mechanical Systems.
Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience.
Electrical knowledge of 3 phase and DC systems.
Ability to safely use and operate hand tools, power tools and electrical multimeter.
Ability to weld using stick welding and use cutting torch for metal fabrication.
Own tools as well as a movable tool cart is required.
Ability to lift 45+ pounds.
SQF documents to be maintained as required.
Willingness to cross train in other areas of the company for fill in or other assignments when needed.
Experience with a vertical form fill machine, horizontal flow wrapping a Kodiak boxing equipment as well is preferred.
Previous experience in the food production industry is a plus.
Performs preventative maintenance and warranty log.
Must be able to provide scheduling coverage as needed.