Tech 2, Bakery-Maintenance PM - Jobs in Brantford, ON

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City & State:Brantford, ON, CA, N3S 7X6N3S 7X6Job Category: MaintenanceN3S 7X6ARYZTA is a global baking company with a Passion for Good Food. We provide our retail and foodservice customers with a portfolio of bakery solutions so they can deliver memorable, delicious food to consumers. With operations in the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, ARYZTA has become a global leader in the baked goods industry and one of the largest specialty bakery companies in the world. Our leading bakery brands in North America include La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. We have 58 state-of-the-art bakeries and kitchens around the globe, with 20 of those in North America, and are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. The Americas team champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.Job TitleTechnician 2, Bakery - MaintenanceLocationBrantford, OntarioDepartmentMaintenanceReporting toSupervisor, Bakery - MaintenancePosition PurposeTo maintain the operation of all electrical and mechanical operating equipment.Key AccountabilitiesHands-on maintenance in a state of the art continuous process food manufacturing facility. Responding to breakdowns, carrying out preventative maintenance, and other assigned work.To ensure all equipment operates safely and all plant GMP standards are met.ResponsibilitiesProactively troubleshoot and correct problems with control systems, scaling systems or any electric or electronic systems on the production equipmentConduct routine scheduled maintenance in accordance with preventative maintenance programCarry out installation and modification work - mechanical, electrical and refrigerationHazardous material handlingBe familiar with and take a lead role in emergency situationsBe observant and take initiative when a fault is detectedReport daily activitiesMaintain good housekeeping practices in your work area and in the maintenance shopCarry out repairs on equipment and buildings not associated with the production lines. (ie. cold store equipment, yard lighting, forklifts, trucks, office fittings and facilities, building fabric, etc…)Maintain and adhere to the required hygiene, safety and quality standards on the production floorOther duties as assignedAll of the above major duties and responsibilities require the ability to be mobile in an industrial environment, to communicate effectively, organize effectively, with varying degrees of independence, judgment, and discretion.Skills, Experience & QualificationsClass “B” Refrigeration license would be an assetStrong mechanical and electrical aptitudeStrong working knowledge of Siemens and Allan Bradley PLC’s and frequency drivesExperience in a food manufacturing facility would be an asset along with knowledge of food safety and HACCPTeam playerPrior involvement with Continuous Improvement projectsSelf-motivated and able to take initiativeComputer literacyFlexibility to undertake other work that may be assigned from time to time which may be outside the area of normal dutiesMust be able to work 12 hour rotating continental shift schedule (2 weeks days & 2 weeks nights)Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency LevelRequiredMillwright CertificationClear criminal background check (or has received a pardon)PreferredStrong mechanical / electrical aptitudePhysical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lifting up to 50lbsStanding & walking for extended periods of timeFrequently pushing, pulling & bendingReaching & StoopingFrequent Flexing, extending and turningWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Employee must be able to work in cold, wet, hot, dusty, slippery, loud and close space for extended period of time.We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.