JOB DESCRIPTION
The Relief Mechanic will be responsible for keeping mechanical equipment operating in excellent condition by carrying out preventative, predictive, proactive maintenance, rebuilds, repairs and general maintenance as required. This person reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Shift Manager and interacts with all employees in the facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to Plant Safety Protocols.
• Participate in meeting the Maintenance and Reliability Department's Key Performance Indicators
• Execute scheduled maintenance activity and meet schedule compliance targets.
• Lock and Tag equipment in preparation for maintenance activities
• Carryout non-intrusive and intrusive inspection of mechanical equipment
• Carryout repairs and adjustments of mechanical equipment
• Participate in equipment failure investigations/ Root Cause Analysis
• Participate in Process and Reliability improvement initiatives
• Record, update, and maintain Key performance indicators
• Create work requests in Computerized Maintenance Management system and follow up correction through backlog tracking/ planning meetings
• Participate in planning and scheduling meetings
• Participate in Daily meetings as required
• Maintain 5S in lubrication room and office area.
• Maintain equipment and tools in the lubrication storage room
• Maintain and properly store maintenance records.
• Carryout housekeeping after maintenance activities
• Provide relief for 12-hour Shift Mechanics if needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous industrial plant maintenance experience
• Word Processing using Microsoft Word
• Create Spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
• Utilize Microsoft Windows operating system
• Grade 12 education
• Journeymen Millwright, Industrial Mechanic status, Welder, or equivalent trade
• Able to work 8-hour shifts
• Able to work additional hours or on weekends as required
• Able to work well with minimal supervision and alone for extended periods
• Work in a safe and efficient manner
• Have up to date tickets for associated duties of the position
• Read and interpret P&IDs, Electrical Schematics, Hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
• Working knowledge of Pumps, Gearboxes, Electrical Motors, Conveying systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

• Employee & Family Assistance Programs

• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs

• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)

• RRSP matching program

• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning

• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies

• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week

• Relocation costs (if applicable)