Our client, a leading food manufacturing company , is looking for an experienced and dependable Maintenance Mechanic to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance skilled with strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills who can help keep production equipment running safely and efficiently in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This is a night shift position.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on food processing and packaging equipment, including mixers, ovens, conveyors, pumps, kettles, and related machinery.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Respond quickly to emergency breakdowns and complete repairs while ensuring food safety requirements are maintained.
- Perform timely repairs and adjustments to keep production running efficiently.
- Maintain and repair facility utility systems, including boilers, refrigeration systems, air compressors, and water systems .
- Ensure maintenance activities and equipment comply with GMP, HACCP, SQF, food safety, and company quality standards .
- Assist with equipment changeovers, calibrations, and adjustments to support production schedules.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation of all work completed.
- Support plant safety programs by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.




- Work closely with production supervisors and operators to troubleshoot issues and improve equipment performance.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, efficiency, and downtime reduction.
- Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment and production lines.
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), WHMIS , and all applicable safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

- Previous experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic, or similar maintenance role , preferably within a food manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems .
- Experience with PLCs, sensors, motors, pumps, and conveyor systems is an asset.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals .
- Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, WHMIS, SQF, and food safety requirements .
- Solid problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Good command of the English language , both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and respond effectively to equipment breakdowns and production emergencies.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, 24/7 food production environment .
- Willingness to work night shifts, weekends, rotating schedules, and overtime as required .

📌 Maintenance Mechanic (Brampton)
🏢 Permasearch, a TPI
📍 Brampton