Reporting to the Shop Manager, the Machinist has ideally 5-10 years of experience in a Machine Shop environment. The machinist cuts, shapes and finishes metal to make precision machined parts and components used in all areas of manufacturing. Additionally, the candidate can perform custom welding/fabrication and has experience in machine repair/rebuild.

A technical diploma is preferred, while holding an Ontario Certificate of Qualification in either Machinist (429A)). Preference will be given to candidates who also possess a Certificate of Qualification in Welding (456A) and/or Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A). The Machinist is familiar with using production tools such as dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, MIG/TIG welding equipment, waterjet, shear and brake press.

The Machinist follows company policies, standards and guidelines as they apply to all activities including applying Standard Operating Procedures in his/her work. The Machinist has strong leadership and communication skills, works well in a team environment, is responsible and is open to change. The person is results oriented and quality driven.

The Machinist promotes and maintains a safe working workplace through compliance with MLF’s Health and Safety Program. This includes Food Safety and Environmental compliance.

Hourly Wage: $39.00 Reads and interprets mechanical drawings, tooling drawings and work-process documentation. Builds precision dies, tools and prototypes using conventional and numerically controlled metal-cutting and forming machines and other equipment including saws, drills, grinders, lathes, mills, die presses and electrical discharge machines. Welding techniques required, including: TIG/MIG, Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and stick welding.





Experience with CNC Lathe/Milling machines, Shear and Punching machines, Waterjet cutting machine and Brake Press set up and operation. Responsible for post and completed Work Order quality reviews. Perform PM and Fabrication work in accordance with procedures or oral instruction.

Account for inventory usage and labour on the shop work order system. Welding repairs and/or fabrication need to be carried out to Food Safety standards. Communicate daily repair activity with Shop Manager or site Lead Hand.

Fulfill all Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, WHIMS and MSDS policy requirements. Fulfill mechanical requirements of work order programs c/w requesting assistance where necessary. As part of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities apprenticeship program, train and mentor apprentice employees as required.

Mechanical abilities and trouble shooting skills may be needed for breakdown analysis. Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods: Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.

Defined Contribution Pension

Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment. Learning and development opportunities,



including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career. Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. We’re passionate about food.

For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets. Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment.

High Performance

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired;

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