Maintenance Mechanic

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Summary

Responsible for providing overall mechanical support to the production group in the areas of packaging as well as processing and facilities to ensure continuous operations.

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training.  Unleashing Your Potential 
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Modify, repair, install, maintain, improve, and troubleshoot various types of machinery, equipment and facilities in the processing & packaging departments
• Diagnose mechanical problems, provide quick & innovative solutions for mechanical equipment breakdowns by applying proven skills in the principles of mechanics, fitting, plumbing, basic welding, metal fabrication, machining, troubleshooting, and analytical problem solving
• Experience with drill press, grinder, saws, and all other machine shop tools
• Setup, takedown, and relocation of Bakery and Packaging equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance, and safety inspections
• Provide solution to routine or unique equipment problems
• Promptly respond to equipment related issues with customer oriented manner
• Equipment PM (Preventive Maintenance) – responsible for maintaining equipment in safe working condition, lubricating necessary parts, changing worn out or damaged parts
• Equipment (Production) – helps production setup the equipment on the line and troubleshoot/repair equipment during shift.
• Shop House Keeping - responsible for maintaining maintenance shop and tool box organized and clean
• Filling Out Shift Report – responsible for filling out electronically the shift report in specific issue’s or tasks completed during shift. 
• Ordering Parts – responsible for ordering parts on QMS that get used and helping the coordinator maintain shop inventory 

Required Experience

• Millwright License or equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years mechanical experience in a high-speed packaging and/or manufacturing environment (food industry is highly preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Lockout Procedures is an asset
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs is an asset
• Mechanical training or experience is preferred 
• Committed to working towards a Mechanical Certification
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Passionate about mechanical repair

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Let’s be frank. FGF is not for everybody. Our culture is unique. We dive headfirst into the unknown. If you’re fun-loving, talented and fearless, we’re for you.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills.  Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.