Qualifications – Food Manufacturing Facility

- 1–3 years of maintenance or mechanical repair experience in a factory or manufacturing environment
- Previous food production or food manufacturing experience required
- Strong hands-on skills with tools and machinery
- Basic knowledge of mechanical components including bearings, gears, belts, chains, and motors
- Ability to read machine manuals and basic mechanical drawings
- Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and food safety procedures
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond calmly to equipment breakdowns
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods
- Ability to work in cold or wet areas as required
- Ability to work overtime or respond to equipment breakdowns when needed
- Start Date: ASAP
- End Date: 3 months, with the opportunity for full-time permanent employment
- Pay Rate: $28–$34/hr, based on experience
- Hours: Full-Time, with overtime as required

Nice to Have:

- Millwright apprentice or currently working toward a 433A licence
- Basic knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, or electrical systems
- Basic welding skills
- Own basic hand tools

Responsibilities:
Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for maintaining, repairing, and supporting production equipment to minimize downtime and keep operations running efficiently. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- Troubleshoot and repair machinery breakdowns to restore production as quickly as possible
- Perform preventative maintenance including cleaning, greasing, adjusting, and replacing worn components
- Diagnose mechanical issues and identify appropriate repair solutions
- Disassemble, repair, and reassemble machine components including belts, gears, bearings, chains, and motors
- Set up and adjust machinery for different products and production requirements




- Maintain accurate maintenance and repair logs
- Keep spare parts organized and notify management when inventory is running low
- Work with production staff to identify and resolve equipment issues
- Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements
- Follow GMP and food safety procedures to prevent contamination
- Support the development of maintenance processes and procedures as this is a newly created role

Note: Duties may vary slightly based on facility and shift, with specific guidance provided during site orientation.

Equipment:

- Conveyors
- Nitrogen tunnel
- Torresani
- Techna Saima
- Agenlli
- Dough batcher
- Flour silos
- Morrieondo

Experience:

- 1–3 years of maintenance or mechanical repair experience in a manufacturing environment
- Food production or food manufacturing experience required
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing production machinery
- Ability to work independently and as part of a production team
- Familiarity with preventative maintenance practices and mechanical components

Skills:

- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills
- Ability to diagnose equipment issues efficiently
- Good attention to detail and organization
- Ability to prioritize repairs in a fast-paced production environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work safely around operating manufacturing equipment
- Flexibility to work overtime or respond to equipment breakdowns when required

We offer:

- $28–$34/hr based on experience
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with potential for full-time employment after 3 months
- Prospect to help shape the maintenance function in a growing food manufacturing operation
- Hands-on experience with a variety of production equipment

If you are a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic looking to grow your experience in a food manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team!

📌 Maintenance Mechanic (Junior Millwright) | Burlington, ON | $28–$34/hr
🏢 SpeedStaff
📍 Burlington