We are looking for a Dynamic anda well-qualified candidate with experience in Food Manufacturing to join our team in the capacity of Maintenance Technician at our facility in Edmonton.
Definition:
The maintenance technician is responsible for working for day-to-day preventative maintenance tasks and operational adjustments, installation, overhauling and repair to production and packaging equipment and general facility related items.
About the company:
Wing’s Food Products is a family business since 1953 specializing in providing a full range of quality food products to a variety of consumer and food service markets. The company provides a friendly and team-oriented work atmosphere as well as growth opportunity.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
· Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
· Install, align, dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools
· Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
· Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts
· Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery
· Modify, repair, install, maintain, improve and troubleshoot various types of packing & process equipment in food manufacturing
· Diagnose mechanical problems and provide quick, innovative solutions for mechanical equipment breakdowns by applying proven skills in the principles of mechanics, fitting, plumbing, basic welding, metal work, machining, troubleshooting and analytical problem solving
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records
· Responsible for equipment changeover, set up, take down and relocation of equipment
· Perform preventative maintenance and trouble shooting
· Recommend solutions to routine and unique equipment problems
· Response to equipment problems in a timely & customer-oriented manner
· Integrating all plant, quality, safety and security policies and guidelines into all day-to-day activities on the job
· Maintain high standards of cleanliness and general housekeeping
· Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
· Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
· Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
· Observe safety procedure and meet electrical codes
· All other duties as assigned
Skills and Education:
· Ability to:
o Follow verbal and written instructions in English related to job duties
o Work in a team environment with continuous improvement efforts
o Acquire new skills as per training provided
o Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors as a Quality Focused, Service Oriented Team Player
o Read and interpret technical specs and drawings
o Operate machine shop equipment
o Conduct PM program according to standards
o Work in a team environment with continuous improvement efforts
· Repetitive tasks & standing for extended periods
· Handling medium heavy loads (up to 23kg/50 lbs)
· Attention to detail
· Completion of secondary school is required
· Industrial mechanical/industrial electrical experience is an asset
· 5+ years previous experience in a food manufacturing environment performing relevant PM and repair tasks to manufacturing machinery and equipment