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