Position Mission To perform detailed cleaning, degreasing, passivation, and final preparation of industrial pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, ensuring all machinery meets O’Hara Technologies' quality, cleanliness, and presentation standards prior to testing, customer inspection, and shipment.

The Industrial Machine Cleaner / Equipment Cleaner plays a key role in the final stages of manufacturing by ensuring completed equipment is free from contaminants, fabrication residue, and surface imperfections. This position requires strong attention to detail, safe handling of cleaning chemicals, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, professionally finished machinery.

Major Responsibilities

1. Industrial Equipment Cleaning and Preparation

- Perform detailed cleaning of completed pharmaceutical manufacturing machinery, equipment, and assemblies in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
- Clean and degrease stainless steel surfaces, machine frames, cabinets, panels, vessels, drums, and other equipment components.
- Remove oils, grease, fingerprints, fabrication residue, dust, metal debris, and other contaminants from internal and external machine surfaces.
- Perform wiping, washing, vacuuming, and detailed cleaning using approved cleaning agents, tools, and equipment.
- Clean difficult-to-access areas, including internal compartments, mechanical assemblies, enclosures, and equipment interfaces.
- Ensure all equipment is thoroughly cleaned and properly prepared for testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), customer inspection, and shipment.
- Protect cleaned and finished surfaces from contamination, scratches, or damage during subsequent manufacturing activities.

2. Stainless Steel Passivation and Surface Treatment

- Perform stainless steel passivation in accordance with approved company procedures, chemical manufacturer instructions, and applicable safety requirements.
- Prepare and apply approved cleaning and passivation solutions using appropriate methods and equipment.
- Ensure proper chemical application, contact times, rinsing, and drying in accordance with established procedures.
- Identify surface discoloration, staining, oxidation, and other conditions requiring additional cleaning or treatment.
- Prevent cross-contamination and protect stainless steel surfaces during cleaning and passivation activities.
- Complete required cleaning and passivation records to support quality assurance and traceability.

3. Quality Control and Final Equipment Inspection

- Inspect equipment during and after cleaning to identify scratches, surface damage, contamination, incomplete workmanship, or other quality concerns.
- Report identified deficiencies to the Manufacturing Supervisor, Quality, or appropriate department for corrective action.
- Verify that cleaned surfaces meet O’Hara Technologies' cleanliness, appearance, and workmanship expectations.
- Ensure equipment is free from visible contaminants and cleaning residues before release to the next manufacturing stage.
- Support final equipment inspections and preparation for customer Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
- Maintain consistent cleaning standards across all assigned machinery and equipment.

4. Production Efficiency and Project Execution

- Review cleaning instructions, project requirements,



and production schedules to determine appropriate cleaning methods and priorities.
- Complete assigned cleaning and preparation activities within established labour budgets and production timelines.
- Coordinate with Manufacturing, Assembly, Fabrication, Polishing, and Quality teams to ensure equipment is ready for inspection and shipment.
- Accurately record daily labour hours against assigned project numbers.
- Promptly communicate cleaning concerns, material shortages, equipment deficiencies, and potential production delays.
- Use cleaning chemicals, consumables, and supplies efficiently while minimizing waste.

5. Chemical Handling and Workplace Safety

- Safely handle, use, store, and dispose of cleaning agents, degreasers, passivation chemicals, and related materials in accordance with approved procedures.
- Follow Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) requirements and applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment, including chemical-resistant gloves, protective eyewear, face shields, and respiratory protection where required.
- Follow established procedures for chemical dilution, application, rinsing, spill prevention, and waste disposal.
- Ensure proper ventilation and safe working conditions when using cleaning and passivation chemicals.
- Safely operate cleaning equipment, industrial vacuums, and other tools required for assigned tasks.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
- Conduct routine inspections of cleaning tools and equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.

6. Technical Support, Site Work, and Continuous Improvement

- Travel domestically and internationally as required to support equipment cleaning, final preparation, and customer site service activities.
- Perform on-site cleaning, degreasing, passivation, and equipment preparation as required.
- Assist with cleaning and surface restoration following equipment installation, modifications, or service activities.
- Complete applicable cleaning records, service reports, and technical documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve cleaning methods, chemical usage, workflow efficiency, and equipment presentation.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and other departments to maintain consistent cleaning standards.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

- Minimum 2–5 years of experience in industrial equipment cleaning, machinery cleaning, stainless steel cleaning, sanitation, industrial manufacturing, or a related field.
- Experience cleaning large industrial machinery and equipment in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of stainless steel cleaning, degreasing, passivation, and chemical cleaning procedures.
- Familiarity with industrial cleaning agents, degreasers, passivation chemicals, and appropriate application methods.
- Understanding of WHMIS requirements, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical handling,



and workplace safety procedures.
- Ability to follow written cleaning instructions, technical procedures, and quality requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify surface imperfections, contamination, and workmanship deficiencies.
- Experience with pharmaceutical, food, beverage, or other sanitary processing equipment is considered an asset.
- Ability to safely operate industrial cleaning equipment, vacuums, hand tools, and related equipment.
- Physically capable of standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, and working around large industrial machinery for extended periods, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational skills, reliability, and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and workmanship.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Willingness and availability to travel internationally for equipment cleaning, final preparation, and on-site service work as required.
- Must be legally able and willing to travel internationally for work and able to obtain/maintain the required travel documentation.

Key Performance Expectations Quality: Ensure all assigned equipment meets established cleaning, surface finish, and presentation standards, minimizing contamination, deficiencies, and rework.

Productivity: Complete cleaning, degreasing, and passivation activities within established labour budgets and production schedules.

Safety: Consistently follow chemical handling procedures, WHMIS requirements, PPE standards, and workplace health and safety regulations.

Accountability: Maintain accurate daily labour records, complete required cleaning documentation, and promptly report equipment or quality concerns.

Workmanship: Demonstrate consistent attention to detail, ensuring machinery is thoroughly cleaned and professionally presented for customer inspection and shipment.

Chemical and Material Efficiency: Use cleaning chemicals, consumables, and equipment responsibly while minimizing waste and maintaining safe handling practices.

Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, Assembly, Fabrication, Polishing, and Quality teams to support successful equipment delivery.

Customer Site Support: Demonstrate professionalism, technical competence, and adherence to safety and quality requirements during domestic and international site assignments.

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Application question(s):
- Are you willing and available to travel internationally for equipment cleaning and customer site work as required?
- Do you currently possess, or are you able to obtain, the necessary passport and travel documentation for international work assignments?
- How many years of experience do you have in industrial equipment cleaning, machinery cleaning, stainless steel cleaning, or industrial manufacturing?
- Do you have experience cleaning and degreasing industrial machinery or stainless steel equipment in a manufacturing setting?
- Do you have experience using industrial cleaning chemicals, including degreasers or stainless steel passivation products?

Work Location: In person

📌 Industrial Machine Cleaner / Equipment Cleaner (Richmond Hill)
🏢 O'Hara Technologies
📍 Richmond Hill