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Kwik Lok is an innovation and engineering organization focused on sustainability. We are in the business of “hacking the package” - innovating clever advantages in packaging to get food to the table faster, fresher, and safer while reducing waste. Kwik Lok is a 3rd generation, family-owned company headquartered in Yakima, WA with 8 offices and 6 plants worldwide. We are a mid-size company delivering our product to almost 100 countries.\nWe know that people are looking for jobs that are a better fit in their lives right now. Here are a few pieces of information that might help you decide whether Kwik Lok is a good fit for you:\nInclusive culture: Kwik Lok is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion to increase the success of our employees and customers. We want every person to feel part of the team! Our team members come from a variety of backgrounds, and we see value in learning from each other’s different perspectives.\nInnovation: Our goal is to create an environment where employees can be curious and express ideas to identify new and better solutions. We want every employee to be engaged in improving our workplace and work processes. Innovation isn't just for engineers!\nMeaningful work: We know that every job has things you'll love doing and things you'll love less. Our goal is to engage our employees in our vision for the company and provide them with meaningful work where they can learn, grow, and be part of solutions that improve the lives of our customers and their communities while protecting the health of our planet. No matter what your job entails, we want you to know that what you do makes a difference.\nImpacting the community and environment:Kwik Lok takes corporate social responsibility seriously, and we appreciate that our position in the industry gives us the ability to help do good in so many areas. We are committed to providing educational and economic opportunity, improving well-being, fostering innovation, and protecting the planet. You can read our most recent Sustainability Report on our website.\n\nWork-life balance: At Kwik Lok, we know that in order for you to be your best at work, you need time to recharge as well. Whenever possible, we offer flexibility in start/stop times and even opportunities for remote work. We want you to be energized at work, and when the day is done, we want you to go home and enjoy your personal life!\nROLE OVERVIEW\nWe are currently seeking an energetic and highly motivated individual to join our team in our Cambridge production facility as a Maintenance Mechanic. This position supports Kwik Lok production activities through the manufacture of Kwik Lok closures with a focus on continuing improvement of quality, food safety, and manufacturing processes. This is a permanent, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position and reports directly to the Production Manager and Plant Manager.\nPOSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS\nManages and/or works with all production departments, including but not limited to:\nExtrusion;\nSlitting;\nManufacturing/ production line\nFood Safety Team Product safety (adhering to GFSI food safety standards and quality standards as required)\nOversee equipment maintenance/repair (including incorporating technological advancements).\nSet up production machines to manufacture the correct Lok/label series and opening size per the Job Order specification and Production Schedule. Run sample of product and confirm proper setup of tooling. Inspect for proper pitch, gauge, Lok series, color, opening size and free of defects.\nPerform preventative and corrective maintenance as requested per work orders and/or demand. Assist production equipment with machine adjustments daily as required for quality.\nAccount for all tools following maintenance, repair or setup of each machine. Wipe excess lubricants from production equipment and clean immediately area following maintenance, repair or setup of machine. Complete die set inspection and cleaning upon each die set change. Maintain and replace blades for label cutting machines.\nHealth and Safety.\nMaintains in-depth knowledge of Kwik Lok production practices and Food Safety requirements.\nDirectly supervises staff as designated.\nLooks for new ways of doing things; streamlining processes, making recommendations that will allow for increased productivity with less time.\nSeeks feedback for personal development; accepts feedback, both positive and constructive to improve.\nFollow all company established food safety and quality guidelines and procedures.\nAdditional functions as needed for the good of the organization.\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nEducation requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent \nProduction and/or mechanical/maintenance experience.\nMust be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship\nKEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES\nSelf-motivated, takes ownership of position.\nLeads by example. Good work ethic.\nStrong team building, decision-making, and people management skills.\nStrive for continuous improvement.\nALL THE DETAILS…\n Pay scale: start wage $28.14 after probation $29.86\nMedical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life Insurance plans (after probation period)\nContribution to RRSP program by the company (after probationary period)\n Schedule: Full time, afternoon shift (Monday - Thursday 3:30pm - 2:00am.) Training will take place on the dayshift (Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 5:00pm) \n Location: 176 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 7K1, (519) 623-5140\nWork environment: Occasionally bends, squats, reaches, kneels, and may lift up to 60 lbs. on occasion. Constantly seeing, hearing, talking. Noise level in office environment 10dB, 85-95 dB in production environment. Regularly sits, stands, and walks. \nTo learn more about Kwik Lok, visit www.kwiklok.com.\nKwik Lok is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We value a diverse workforce and provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran. 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