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We are currently seeking a candidate with a minimum of 5 years of progressive and relevant industrial maintenance/mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food manufacturing or another regulated industry.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience, and a commitment to safety, SQF, GMP, and food safety standards. The Millwright will perform preventative maintenance, respond to equipment breakdowns, support continuous improvement initiatives, and assist in the development and mentoring of apprentice millwrights.
As part of the recruitment process, selected candidates will be required to complete a practical skills assessment, including testing related to lathe machine operation and welding/fabrication abilities.
The position requires the ability to work independently, respond effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and provide off-shift support as required.
Shift Schedule on-site in our Whitby, ON facility:
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Monday to Friday
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Rotating every two weeks:
- Days: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Afternoons: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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Nights: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
What you'll do:
Maintenance & Repair
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Perform preventative maintenance (PMs) and planned work on production and packaging equipment in a safe and timely manner
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Troubleshoot and complete reactive repairs according to priority to minimize equipment downtime
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Repair, rebuild, and fabricate spare parts using shop equipment (welding, lathe, milling machine, drill press, hand tools)
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Disassemble, reassemble, relocate, and install equipment as required
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Maintain and repair high-speed food processing and packaging equipment, conveyors, vacuum pumps, compressors, fan blowers, and associated systems
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Work with PLC-controlled equipment (mechanical interface and fault identification)
Continuous Improvement & Leadership
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Support improvement projects alongside the Maintenance Manager to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and safety
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Assist with day-to-day work assignment and coordination when required
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Support the development, training, and skills sign-off of Apprentice Millwrights
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Assist with sourcing parts and planning timely rebuilds or repairs
Safety, Sanitation & Compliance
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Work in compliance with all health and safety regulations, including working at heights, confined spaces, and lockout/tagout procedures
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Maintain clean, organized work areas in compliance with SQF, GMP, and food safety standards
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Perform sanitation, housekeeping, and clean-up duties within maintenance and machine areas
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Ensure maintenance activities prevent contamination risks within food production areas
Communication & Collaboration
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Work closely with Production Supervisors, Quality/Health & Safety, Logistics, Purchasing, Scheduling, and plant employees
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Communicate effectively regarding equipment status, risks, and maintenance needs
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Accurately complete work orders and maintenance documentation
What we offer:
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Competitive wages starting at $30.19 per hour up to $39.66 per hour, with guaranteed increases and shift premiums (increases based on the collective agreement)
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Comprehensive benefits package (Health & Dental, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, RRSP) fully employer-paid after the probationary period
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Challenging, rewarding work in a collaborative and supportive environment
Where we're looking for:
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Minimum 5 years of relevant industrial mechanical maintenance experience
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Experience ideally within food manufacturing or another regulated manufacturing environment
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Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair high-speed processing and packaging equipment
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Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on fabrication and shop equipment experience
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Welding and lathe machine experience required
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Ability to read and interpret work orders, technical drawings, and maintenance documentation
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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Physical ability to stand, walk, crouch, stretch, work at heights or in confined spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Assets:
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Experience with printing and packaging machinery
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Forklift, EWP, and Working at Heights certifications
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Knowledge of WHMIS, industrial safety practices, and general industrial building codes
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Leadership experience or Team Lead exposure in a maintenance environment
Additional Requirements:
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Availability to provide off-shift support (on-call or emergency response) as required
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Flexibility to cover alternate shifts or overtime on a voluntary basis
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Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and safety-focused mindset
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
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Must be able to keep pace with converting equipment, while standing, bending, gripping, reaching, and lifting on a regular basis throughout the shift
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Ability to safely lift, push and pull heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
If you are a customer-focused, dedicated, reliable and team-oriented individual who thrives in a physically demanding and challenging role and wants to be part of a growing and dynamic workplace, please forward your resume.
McNairn Packaging, an ACR company, is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to the disability.
A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience, and training, and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for.
Please note that in applying for a position with McNairn Packaging ("McNairn"), applicants will be disclosing Personal Information about themselves and consent to the collection, use, disclosure, storage, transfer, and/or processing by McNairn of this Personal Information for all purposes related or incidental to your employment application and Mcnairn's recruiting process.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits offered:
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Dental Care
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Vision Care
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Disability Insurance
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Extended Health Care
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Life Insurance
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Paid-Time-Off
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RRSP Match
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Pre-Employment Screening
Any offers of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including reference checks and background checks.
Statement on Use of Artificial Intelligence
We do not utilize Artificial Intelligence at any point in our application or hiring process. We do utilize knock-out questions during the application process, which solely assess minimum job requirements (such as minimum age requirements) and do not involve Artificial Intelligence.
