Millwright Mechanic Portage GF

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.R. Simplot Company. The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Summary

The Millwright Mechanic diagnoses processing equipment problems, repairs minor and major breakdown of processing/packaging equipment, performs preventative maintenance items, improves line efficiencies and ensures all equipment is in safe working condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Has thorough knowledge of all equipment and can identify all equipment in the work area.
• Ensures the capability of efficient operation of all equipment in the work area, by using preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, overhauling and repairing equipment to achieve operational goals.
• Maintains logs and paperwork for each shift as needed and ensures the accuracy of data reporting systems such as the Maintenance Daily Logs and Work Order forms.

Typical Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) certification

Relevant Experience

• Must have a minimum of two years of maintenance experience and certification as an Industrial Mechanic (millwright).
• Must have the ability to read and understand plant and equipment manuals, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), instructional manuals, and mechanical blueprints.
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Must have strong aptitude for safe work practices.