Maintenance Technician

To ensure the facility and the equipment continued to be maintained in a manner to allow for the production of safe quality products, through the preventative maintenance programs. Ensure proper set-up of equipment to ensure effective operational controls during production procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform building maintenance duties, including painting, minor plumbing, carpentry, and heating and ventilation systems maintenance.
• Repair of faulty equipment and damaged structures.
• Preventative maintenance procedure.
• Maintain inventory records for equipment and supplies.
• Inspection of building, equipment, and systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications of facilities.
• Periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure everything is compliant and up to standards.
• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocols.
• Repair mechanical systems to ensure they are compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Snow removal - clean snow and ice from walkways.
• Lawn care - cut grass and tend to grounds and plants.
• Preparation of the production line in the mornings and between batches.
• Fill up, load, and unload chemical materials.

Working Conditions:

• Shift schedule is Tuesday – Saturday, 9am- 5:30pm. Hours may vary based on business needs.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and in damp wet conditions.
• Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.).
• Physical requirements: bending, kneeling, reaching, standing for extended periods of time, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying boxes, tools and equipment.
• Ability to work at heights.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience in a Millwright role preferred.
• A technical diploma/ticket is preferred.
• Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Valid Operator-In-Training (OIT) Certificate - Waste Treatment would be an asset.
• Successful candidate must be willing to obtain this OIT Certificate.
• A valid Ontario class G driver’s license
• Must be prepared to respond to emergency situations and able to work the hours necessary to ensure the effective operation of the plant.
• Welding experience is an asset.

Compensation:

• Wage range: $28.00- $32.00 / hourly
• Wage and compensation are based on knowledge and experience.
• Wage & Performance review after a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period. Further to that wage and performance will be review annually.
• Health care, LTD, Life Insurance following a 90-day probationary period for yourself and eligible family members (co-paid)

Please submit your resume through indeed or recruiting@belwoodpoultry.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at 519-736-2236 Ext. 21

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Industrial maintenance: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person