Saputo
Dairy
MaintenanceMechanic3rdShift
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“Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Shift at Saputo. Skills: equipment repair, mechanical maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, PLC troubleshooting. Ensure safe operation of equipment. Repair machinery and mechanical equipment”
Industry & Context.
systematically diagnose electrical and/or mechanical problems; troubleshoots electrical, mechanical and process issues
Member of the Emergency Response Team, Ability to work on AC/DC power, Has all required tools, Always carries basic tools, Always maintains tools, Works on PLC controls, Works on VFD drives, Demonstrates good understanding of instrumentation, Reliable and available to work any shift, Available to work holidays, Work overtime as required, Reliable and consistent attendance, Available to work any shift, overtime or holidays, cover the absence of key personnel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
minimum of two (2) years’ industrial maintenance experience within Dairy, Food, and/or Beverage industry or a combination of experience, formal training and education, Working knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance, Effective troubleshooting must be able to systematically diagnose electrical and/or mechanical problems, Working knowledge of AC & DC power and control voltages, PLC, VFD drives and process instrumentation, Basic computer hardware and software skills
What You'll Do.
Ensure safe operation of equipment
Repair machinery and mechanical equipment
Maintain mechanical equipment and buildings
Diagnose cause of malfunction
Disassemble machinery for repair
Examine parts for defects
Clean and lubricate parts
Test-run repaired machinery
Fabricate replacement parts
Order parts and materials
Repair electrical wiring
Record repairs and maintenance
Perform duties safely and efficiently
Report unsafe working conditions
Report quality hazards
Comply with food safety programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work well with all employees; Work well with visitors; Work well with vendors
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively; good interpersonal communication skills
Full Job Description
At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? This position is responsible for all assigned tasks related to ensuring the safe and appropriate operation of equipment by proper diagnosis, repair and maintenance of the operating condition of production/processing machinery and other mechanical equipment and buildings. Duties include repairing and maintaining machinery, mechanical equipment and computerized systems, such as pumps, conveyor systems, and motors, in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, operating manuals, or manufacturer’s specifications. * Confers with operators and observes, tests, and evaluates operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunction. * Disassembles machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs. * Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear. * Repair, replace, adjust, and align components of machinery and equipment. * Cleans and lubricates parts, equipment, and machinery. * Test-runs repaired machinery and equipment to verify adequacy of repairs. * Fabricates replacement parts. * Welds to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment. * Orders or requisitions parts and materials. * Repairs and replaces electrical wiring and components. * Records repairs and maintenance performed in an accurate and timely manner. * Member of the Emergency Response Team. * Ability to work on AC/DC power and control voltages. * Has all required tools to perform job and always carries basic tools and test equipment and always maintains such in workable condition. * Maintains basic computer skills to perform maintenance and repair on computer-controlled machinery. * Works on PLC controls, VFD drives and demonstrates a good understan
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