Food processing Jobs in Vaughan, ON

Maintenance Mechanic – Full Time

Locations: Mississauga, Vaughan & Woodbridge

Kelly Services is partnering with a leading food manufacturing company to hire skilled Maintenance Mechanics across multiple facilities in Mississauga, Vaughan, and Woodbridge. If you enjoy hands-on mechanical work, solving problems on the fly, and keeping production running smoothly, this is a great opportunity to advance your career.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you'll provide mechanical support across processing, packaging, and facility operations. You'll troubleshoot equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and work closely with production teams to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the plant.

Shift & Pay

• Rotating continental shifts (either 6am-6pm / 6pm-6am or 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am, depending on location)
• Pay rate: $38.00 - $48.00 per hour, based on experience
• Shift premiums:
  • +$1.00/hr for night shifts
  • +$2.00/hr for weekend shifts

What You'll Be Doing

• Repair, install, modify, and maintain machinery and equipment in processing and packaging environments
• Diagnose mechanical issues and provide effective, timely solutions
• Perform preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and major equipment overhauls
• Operate machine shop equipment including drill presses, grinders, and saws
• Assist with equipment setup, takedown, and relocation
• Support production teams with equipment troubleshooting and changeovers
• Maintain a clean, organized maintenance shop and toolbox
• Complete electronic shift reports and work orders using CMMS (SAP)
• Order and track parts and support inventory management activities
• Participate in shift handovers, health & safety meetings, and ongoing training
• Follow GMP, Health & Safety, and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Work flexibly across shifts and locations as required

What You Bring

• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance programs
• Mechanical training or equivalent hands-on maintenance experience
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment
• Experience with packaging, processing, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, or fabrication considered an asset

What's In It For You

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Health spending account
• Virtual medical care and wellness support
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Paid leaves with enhanced top-up programs
• Employee discount programs for fitness, travel, shopping, and more
• Life, disability, and critical illness insurance
• Ongoing training, development, and career growth opportunities

Why Kelly?

At Kelly®, we're committed to connecting talented people with meaningful opportunities. We partner with leading organizations across industries to help candidates find roles that align with their skills, experience, and career goals. Join a company that values safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development.

Apply today to take the next step in your maintenance career.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees a group benefit program that includes extended healthcare (drug plan, professional and medical services), dental, life, and emergency travel assistance. In addition, employees are entitled to holiday and vacation pay in accordance with provincial labour law. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community in Canada.

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