Apprentice Industrial Mechanic

Lou's Kitchen•Hamilton, ON

38d•CA$28

About The Position

At Lou’s Kitchen, we believe that passionate people create exceptional products. Our family‑oriented culture puts employees at the heart of everything we do, fostering collaboration, recognition, and innovation. Every idea matters, and we take pride in producing high‑quality food that we are proud to enjoy ourselves. We are currently recruiting for an Apprentice Industrial Mechanic. This position will be responsible for maintenance tasks and duties of the food processing plant, including office buildings and all production equipment and machinery. Come and be a part of something special. If you think you’ve got what it takes to join the Lou’s Kitchen family and make us even more awesome, we would love to hear from you!!

Requirements

Completion of a program toward Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) 433A certification;
Valid driver’s license;
Experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred;
Highly skilled in mechanical assembly with industry-specific experience (food processing);
Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics;
Good welding and fabrication skills;
Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds when required;
Good customer service skills to interact with other employees and external contacts;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Highly self-motivated with initiative and the ability to work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

Hold and maintain a current Industrial Mechanic Apprentice Certificate and valid driver’s license;
Work at all times within O.H.S.A. guidelines and regulation;
Read blueprints to determine the size and nature of installations;
Provide maintenance repairs to all mechanical processes, including hydraulics and pneumatics, to ensure safety, quality, production, and maintenance requirements are achieved;
Ability to troubleshoot and repair automated production equipment including form & seal vacuum packaging equipment, meat slicers, and sauce injectors;
Examine and adjust equipment and production machinery;
Support the operation of the plant and identify potential areas for concern by doing daily rounds, record findings, and prioritize work effectively;
Fabrication, modifications, and overhauling of equipment;
Installation and maintenance of electric motors, including rigs and hoists;
Work on machinery, clutches, brakes, bearings, and seals;
Maintain conveyors and control systems;
Testing and performing preventative inspections and maintenance;
Order parts through the Parts Clerk that are required immediately for a mechanical or electrical repair;
Experience with small electrical repairs;
Demonstrate continuous effort to improve production operations, streamline work, and control and reduce costs;
Decrease turnaround times for equipment breakdowns and work cooperatively to provide quality seamless service;
Respond to any mechanical needs in the building and support offices;
Work with a sense of urgency regarding production equipment breakdowns;
Work with other members of the maintenance team on related duties;
Any other duties as assigned.