Our client, based in Ripley, ON, is looking to add an experienced Maintenance Technician to its team. It's a full-time position, and welding experience on MIG/ TIG is a must.

The incumbent must be able and willing to relocate to Ripley, ON

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repair and maintain food manufacturing equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates.
• Replace any broken water pumps and blowers
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as hydronic and hydraulic seals, air compressors, pumps, hoses, and cylinders.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, water heaters, water pumps, heat exchangers, evaporators, fans, and powered industrial equipment.
• Welding equipment such as frames, conveyors, package handling equipment, carts, and guards.
• Performing routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage, for example, window, door, or wall repair
• Repairing broken or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures
• Applying preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems, such as using a sealant on a flat roof.
• Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.
• Painting the building when old paint has become faded or chipped.
• Other duties as assigned.

Maintenance Technician / Mechanic Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Mechanical / Electrical degree or diploma.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot and repair machinery.
• Intermediate electrical experience and ability.
• Intermediate welding experience (MIG/ TIG)
• Responsible, trustworthy, takes initiative and keeps busy.
• Ability to perform basic mental math
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively work with others and as part of a team
• Refrigeration, warehouse, production or manufacturing experience preferred

Maintenance Technician / Mechanic Work Environment:

• This role operates in a manufacturing environment (food mfg.)

Maintenance Technician / Mechanic Physical Demands:

• Considerable physical activity. Requires physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally