Maintenance Technician

Salary: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour

Company Overview:

OIC Foods (Ontario Impex of Canada Inc.) is a Canadian owned vegetarian ethnic foods solution company based in Mississauga, Ontario. OIC Foods main business activities include ethnic food distribution, manufacturing, co-packing, importing and exporting. OIC Foods is working with some of the most reputed and biggest retail partners in Canada like Walmart, Sobeys, Loblaws, Costco, Save on Foods, Metro, Food Basics and Circle K to name a few.

Why join OIC Foods?

• Discretionary bonus program;
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans;
• RRSP/DPSP program;
• 2 paid sick days;
• Corporate discounts through Perkopolis;
• Monthly company lunch;
• Team building events;
• Annual holiday party and BBQ.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician role works as part of a high performing team to support the continuous and efficient production of a food manufacturing facility through preventative maintenance as well as responsive troubleshooting.

Shift time:

Afternoon or Night Shift.

Responsibilities:

Knowledge and Technical

• Operates and understands the basic principles of operation and repair of packaging equipment and related materials used.
• Reads, interprets, and understands mechanical, electrical and pneumatic schematic diagrams.
• Performs and has proper understanding of welding process (i.e., arc welding, TIG welding, plasma cutter/welding, oxy-acetylene welding and brazing, and soldering process).
• Installs, sets up, and calibrates different instrumentation, process systems and controls.

Problem Solving/trouble shoot

• Analyzes and rectifies mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic problems relevant to plant equipment, production machines.
• Applies and uses machine and testing equipment necessary to rectify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.
• Performs and records all preventative maintenance functions, both manual and computer base operations.
• Performs necessary adjustments, calibrations and configurations of plant weighing operations, metal detector, printer and label making equipment.
  
• Fabricates basic machine parts, as required.
• Calculates and provides mathematical solutions to mechanical problems, including electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic problems.
• Provides suggestions and technical support to production and engineering, on an as needed basis.

Compliance

• Adheres to safety procedures and makes proper use of all safety equipment when required.
• Participates in special projects, other duties or tasks that may be assigned as required.
• Ensures the health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the work environment.
• Ensures compliance with all product safety, legality and quality requirements.
• Understands and complies with all company policies and procedures.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and the incumbent will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by their changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Specialized training in a recognized Community College program or completed Trade certification (Multiple disciplines/Dual ticket preferred) -Must have a 433A certification.
• Electrical experience is an asset.
  
• 5 years hands-on work experience;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills with an eye for continuous improvement;
• Strong ability and ability to drive action.

This position is part of an active recruitment search for an existing vacancy at OIC Foods.

OIC Foods is an equal opportunity employer. OIC Foods welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities as well as those from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.