Electromechanical Maintenance Technician- Food Manufacturing at Shearers Foods

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Post-Secondary Education or Apprentice level in a mechanical trade
2 years’ experience as a field service technician or field repair technician (previous food manufacturing experience a plus)
Strong proven skills in automation and troubleshooting
Good judgement and decision-making skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills
Ability to function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Must be able to use hand and power tools
Must be able to work a rotating shift (8 to 12 hours) as well as some extended hours and weekends
Comfortable with electrical & PLC Controls
Welding skills considered an asset
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Complete preventive maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, and repairing issues during production
Restore, repair, rebuild, or replace faulty or inoperative components and parts
Troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces, generators, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, packaging machines, VFDs, PLCs)
Inspect and examine machinery (conveyors, packers, seasoners, sensors, PLCs, VFDs) to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
Perform maintenance tasks according to work orders (cleaning, lubrication, etc.)
Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts
Perform good troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment breakdowns
Perform daily maintenance and repairs needed in the production area
Setup, take-down, and relocation of Processing and Packaging equipment
Stay on call for emergency repairs of production equipment
Follow safety and food safety protocols
Perform additional related duties as assigned

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLCs

VFDs

Conveyors

Pumps

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Industrial Machinery

Packaging Machines

Sensors

Shearers Foods

Manufactures diverse range of snack foods

About Shearers Foods

Shearer's Snacks offers a robust work environment leveraging advanced manufacturing facilities and sustainable production approaches to create a diverse array of snack foods. The company's emphasis on environmental sustainability not only meets industry standards but also fosters a culture of responsibility and innovation among its team members. This focus on eco-friendly practices and state-of-the-art technology makes it an appealing workplace for those passionate about sustainable practices and cutting-edge manufacturing processes.

Massillon, OhioHeadquarters

1974Year Founded

$53MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Company Match

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Group Critical Accident Insurance

Group Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Risks

Closure of Lubbock facility indicates potential volatility in customer relationships.

Class action lawsuit for unpaid overtime could lead to financial liabilities.

Acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice may disrupt current operations or morale.

Differentiation

Shearer's Foods offers a wide range of gluten-free and non-GMO snack options.

The company is a leading private label supplier in the North American snack industry.

Shearer's Foods invests in sustainable packaging to meet consumer expectations.

Upsides

Shearer's Foods received $12.5M in tax credits for a new facility in Moraine.

The company plans a $106M investment in facility renovation and equipment upgrades.

Growing demand for private label products aligns with Shearer's market position.

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