Maintenance Mechanic at I AM Acquisition LLC [159004] – Mississauga, Ontario

Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Export – Mississauga, ON

Shift: Night (Must be able to work all shifts)

Internal/External posting: External

AI Applicant Screening used: No

Salary Range: $25.00 - $37.00 hourly

POSITION SCOPE:

The Supervisor will be responsible for meeting the production targets, supervision of the staff and supporting the continuous improvement of the manufacturing operations. The individual must be flexible to work day, afternoon and night shifts.

REPORTS TO:

Operations Manager

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Set up and troubleshoot packaging machines and lines;
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards;
• Adjust machine components, machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product;
• Regulate machine flow or speed;
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a Supervisor;
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material;
• Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment, such as opening valves or setting guides;
• Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams, or glue that isn't sticking properly;
• Perform preventative maintenance on packaging lines as the schedule requires;
• Repair areas in the facility that require attention as per work orders;
• Train Packaging Equipment Operators;
• Assist with production on lines as required;
• Able to source & order parts through online maintenance program;
• Follow all Company health and safety policies and procedures and work in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 year’s experience as a Maintenance Technician or Mechanic specializing in secondary packaging (i.e. shrink wrapping, overwrapping and conveyors);
• Engineering/Technical Education background;
• Forklift or Scissor Lift certification an asset;
• *IMPORTANT* Licensed Millwright not required

SAFETY:

• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures
• Wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) where needed
• Immediately report any unsafe conditions or other safety-related issues

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While the work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, they are in no way all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting.
• The employee often works at a work bench or on various pieces of equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically minimal.