Industrial Mechanic / Millwright
Gwillimdale Farms
Bradford, ON, Canada
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About Us:

We are a family owned/operated, based just 10 minutes from downtown Bradford. Our farms do more than just grow vegetables, we are growing our business. We supply our produce both locally and abroad, working in tandem with food manufacturers, retailers, food service providers, and wholesale distributors. We believe our biggest asset is our team. We are always striving to build a better team and better work environment through continuing efforts in the areas of safety, education, and personal development.

 

Role Overview:

We are looking for a full-time permanent Millwright to work in our packing facility. The Millwright will focus on the maintenance of production equipment and facilities.

 

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

During the production facility's blackout period (through October, November, December), rotational Saturday work will be required.

 

Responsibilities:

  • General plant equipment maintenance, preventing possible failures and malfunctions.
  • Develop preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
  • Analyze repairs and troubleshoot to find root issues.
  • Handle emergency maintenance and repair work of plant equipment.
  • Maintain the maintenance tools and equipment in safe, clean, and good working conditions.
  • Strive to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
  • Maintain complete records of daily maintenance activities.
  • Assist co-workers when needed.
  • Personal protective equipment required in plant (i.e., steel toe boots, hair net/beard net).

 

Requirements:

  • A valid Ontario Millwright’s Certificate of Qualification.
  • 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing facility as a maintenance mechanic millwright, industrial millwright, maintenance millwright, millwright mechanic, etc.
  • Diverse experience in welding (tig/arc), fabricating, troubleshooting, repair, rebuilding, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical work, and general facility maintenance.
  • Hands-on knowledge of pumps, conveyors, agitators, gear boxes, and compressors.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to assess, identify issues, research, and solve mechanical problems.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of the food packing/processing industry is an asset.
  • Comfortable working at heights and in tight spaces.
  • Comfortable kneeling, bending, reaching, twisting and/or standing for periods of time.
  • Able to lift to 50 lbs.

 

We Offer:

  • Competitive weekly pay.
  • Performance based bonuses.
  • Extended health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Employee assistance plan)
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid bereavement leave days. 
  • Paid parental leave days.
  • Uniform and safety boot allowance program.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Company events.
  • Free veggies!

 

We are an equal opportunity employer:

Here, we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to challenging the expected, which keeps new ideas growing. We’re an equal employment opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds, race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by provincial law.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If accommodation is needed in the application process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility.

 

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