Maintenance Mechanic Jobs

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Maintenance Mechanic controls the efficient operation of all plant equipment by performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance.
Schedule - weekend day shifts. 12 hour shifts Friday, Saturday, Sunday plus one Monday per month.
Key Accountabilities/Outcomes

• Will be required to work with and train operations Associates on basic equipment troubleshooting and assist operations as needed with production.
• Uses basic plumbing, metal working and general facilities and building maintenance knowledge as needed.
• Performs any other related miscellaneous duties assigned by Team Leader.
• Works with operating devices such as gages, RTD’s, pressure transmitters, I/P’s and vortex flow meters.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses all maintenance failures.
• Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Safety guidelines.
• Uses assembly drawings, P&ID’s and manuals to tune equipment for operation, uses electrical (VFD’s, SCR’s, motor starters) and logic (PLC, SLC) principles to solve equipment problems.
• Operates Rich’s SCADA system and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Trains new Associates and team members on required skill sets for Maintenance.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Must be proficient on Rich’s SCADA system
• Must have the desire and ability to operate as a member of a Self-Directed work team
• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must have 3-5 years experience in food processing, working with standard troubleshooting and repair of production equipment with highly sophisticated control systems
• Has an awareness of and the ability to follow Associate Safety guidelines
• Must have general mechanical knowledge and electrical and logic principle knowledge
• Must have the ability to train other Associates in Maintenance operations
• Must have the ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement and Temporary Teams, as assigned
• Understands proper machine operating and adjusting procedures
• Has an awareness of and the ability to follow GMP and Food Safety guidelines
• Has basic plumbing, metalworking and general facilities/building maintenance knowldege

In accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act, Rich Products of Canada Limited, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”) will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, age, sex, record of offences, marital status, family status, handicap, sexual orientation or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, provincial, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under certain provincial or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Human Resources department at [email protected] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.