Maintenance Technician

Are you someone who likes figuring out how things work and takes pride in keeping equipment running smoothly? The Saskatoon Colostrum Company Ltd. is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support our production facility in Saskatoon. In this role, you’ll troubleshoot and repair equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and help keep our facility safe, reliable, and ready for production.

If you have a strong mechanical background, enjoy solving problems, and are looking for a role where you can make a direct impact on day-to-day operations, we welcome you to apply!

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Perform preventive and routine maintenance on production, packaging, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and complete repairs to minimize downtime.
• Identify and report equipment wear, unusual noises, vibration, and other potential problems before failures occur.
• Complete maintenance work orders and maintain accurate maintenance records and logs.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including minor repairs, painting, rust removal, and equipment cleaning.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with the Maintenance and Facilities Manager and work closely with Production.
• Support planned and emergency maintenance, including coordinating with outside vendors when needed.
• Follow all safety, GMP, food-safety, lockout/tagout, and sanitation requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous hands-on experience in industrial or equipment maintenance, preferably within a food, dairy, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of pumps, motors, conveyors, packaging equipment, and basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and read equipment manuals, technical drawings, and basic schematics.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance work order systems; CMMS experience is an asset.
• Boiler Operator certification and Bobcat experience are considered assets.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and record-keeping skills with the ability to work effectively with Production, supervisors, and vendors.
• Ability to stand, lift, work in cold and wet processing environments, wear required PPE, and provide after-hours maintenance support when necessary, including some weekends and holidays.