Packaging Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Portage GF

Simplot

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Mechanic diagnoses packaging equipment problems, repairs minor and major breakdown of high-speed packaging equipment, sets up and installs all packaging equipment, performs preventative maintenance items, improves line efficiencies, and ensures all equipment is in safe working condition. Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.R. Simplot Company, a diverse, privately held organization with roots in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses, covering seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Requirements

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.
Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) certification
Must be able to furnish own hand tools.
Ability to operate a forklift and aerial lift equipment once trained and certified and must meet the standards on fall protection restraints.
Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, and maneuver in close quarters.
Must be able to stand for long periods on concrete floors and work in extreme environments (hot, cold, humid, and slippery).
Must be able to communicate verbally in a professional manner.
Must possess basic writing skills for recording information on daily logs, preventative maintenance forms, and work orders.
Must have basic math skills to perform measurements.
Must have the ability to operate valves, keyboards, equipment, and other controls.
Must have a basic understanding of drive components, bearings, sprockets, chains, belts, and plumbing components.
Must be capable of performing cutting and welding to meet Company’s standards.

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.