• Valid City, State or Zip Code: Kitchener
    Job Type : Permanent
    Date: Thursday, 11 January 2024

    Our client, a food industry leader in Kitchener is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join their team. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be part of the maintenance team supporting the production team. 

    Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
    Location: Kitchener, Ontario
    Pay - $39/hour

    What’s the Job?

    Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
    Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls
    Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
    Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts
    Operate machine tools such as lathes and mill machines to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery
    Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.
    Troubleshooting/repairs/installations of processing equipment with a working knowledge of electrical to allow efficient repair/replacement results
    Extensive mechanical knowledge including power transmission, pneumatics and hydraulics
    Optimize equipment safety, efficiency and reliability, participating in continuous improvement projects and completing work orders according to PM schedules
    Continually improve equipment function via design improvements

    What’s Needed?
    2-5 years' industrial mechanical experience, preferably in the food industry.
    Proven track record working with mechanics, machine shop practices, pneumatic & hydraulic fields is required.
    Problem solving skills and good communication skills are required.
    Comfortable using computers
    Ability to work well within a team and independently
    Comfortable with occasional heavy lifting up to 50 lbs
    You really enjoy working in a fast paced environment where every day can bring new and unique challenges
    Ability to work a flexible shift day/afternoon/night, Sunday to Saturday, and holidays.
    Willing to obtain Red Seal Millwright License - Industrial Millwright 433A
     

    What’s in it for me?

    Health and Wellness benefits
    Pension Plan
    Paid vacation and holidays
    Overtime opportunities
    Career growth


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