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Plant Maintenance Technician
Summary
Title:Plant Maintenance Technician
ID:AQ - 2467 - VIC
Department:Operations
Location:Victoria
Company:Islands West Produce
Description

If you are looking to join a dynamic and growing team, Islands West Produce has the right job for you! With a long history in Victoria, we pride ourselves on providing excellent client service and being passionate about our Islands West product offerings.

Our Production team is looking for a dependable Plant Maintenance Technician teammate to oversee the efficient operation of machinery and equipment in a production environment. The maintenance person works closely with the Operations Manager to ensure all facilities and equipment are well maintained.

Schedule Requirements: Monday - Friday / weekends on call as needed

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform routine preventative equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and service to ensure reliability and equipment uptime on process and facility equipment. Follows preventative maintenance schedule.
  • Observes operating of installed equipment to detect hazards, problems, and the need for service, repair/replacement of mechanical components and necessary adjustments.
  • Monitor performance of machinery and equipment; adjust and calibrate as needed, ensuring that equipment meets specifications and requirements.
  • Assists personnel on special fabrication and construction projects.
  • Maintain, repair, and install plant equipment to OEM standards.
  • Comply with all HACCP/GFSI compliance requirements regarding environmental, and food safety.
  • Ensure all maintenance and service work orders are completed on time and reports forwarded to document and data control.
  • Diagnosis and replacement of equipment parts with little or no direction.
  • Work safely following all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate and oversee contractors when professional repairs are necessary.
  • Maintains clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times to ensure safety.
  • Keep the Operations Manager informed of department activities on an on-going basis.
  • Operate or perform other duties as directed by the Operations Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Industrial Maintenance Mechanic experience
  • Experience with hand tools and various shop equipment (welders, drills, metal cutting, etc.).
  • Common knowledge of general maintenance work including plumbing, electricity, and production equipment.
  • Millwright certification not required, but considered and asset.
  • Advanced mechanical knowledge of industrial machinery, and PLC Programming.
  • Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a food production/processing environment
  • A commitment to safety protocols and knowledge of industry-specific safety regulations is paramount to protect both personnel and equipment.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and mechanical skills.
  • Must be able to work in a wet, refrigerated environment with moderate to high noise volume.
  • Physically capable of carrying up to 50 lbs.
  • Entry level knowledge of HACCP and GFSI standards and asset

OUR COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Extended healthcare benefits eligibility
  • Employee discounts on products
  • Development opportunities
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