At Saputo Tavistock, located at 284 Hope Street W, Tavistock, ON, N0B 2R0, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Millwright is responsible for the routine/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing and packaging equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carries out preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Trouble shoots and repairs equipment in breakdown situations to ensure production efficiencies are achieved.
- Have responsibility for stock room management and provide order request of parts required for routine and preventive maintenance.
- Carries out equipment installations, modifications, and complete equipment changeover, as required.
- Handles troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs, preventative/predictive Maintenance Plans and spare parts supply room.
- Co-ordinate and oversee contractors, as required.
- Ensure all equipment are maintained properly. Ensure availability of replacement parts for key manufacturing equipment to minimize unnecessary machine downtime.
- Works with other trades groups to complete project assignments and provide training to Plant staff as required.
- Documents and maintains all appropriate records.
- Follow all GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements
- Comply and ensure all work is performed safely while following OH&S, WSIB, and company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties, as assigned, by Maintenance Supervisor or Plant Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional Certificate of Industrial Maintenance (Ex.: 442A Certificate of Qualification) or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting, equipment repairs, welding experience is a must
- Minimum 1 year of experience related to food industry, preferably dairy, or high-speed process equipment or packaging experience
- Pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge
- Boiler, refrigeration, and air handling systems experience is an asset
- Able to read Blueprint, must be able to trouble shoot, and have analytical skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- High level of self-motivation and initiative
- Dependable with a good attendance and safety record
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English
- Ability to support all shifts (days and afternoons), incl. weekends and overtime, and/or being on call.
Working at Saputo is:
- Getting a full range of health benefits such as medical and dental care, basic life and accidental death & dismemberment, as well as disability insurance; paid by your employer
- Relocation assistance package provided
- Saving for your retirement with a contribution from us
- Having the possibility to buy shares in the company to invest/save
- Having access to health and wellness programs in the workplace including hockey and soccer tournaments
- Being a part of a large and ever-growing company
- Participating in exclusive health and safety training
- And much more!
Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.