Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces, and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of applications from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators, and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world’s best-known companies.
Summary
Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, this role works as part of a high performing team on the night shift to support the continuous and efficient production of a food manufacturing facility through preventative maintenance as well as responsive troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes and rectifies mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems relevant to plant equipment, production machines
- Applies and uses machine and testing equipment necessary to rectify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems
- Operates and understands the basic principles of operation and repair of packaging equipment and related materials used
- Reads interpret and understand mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematic diagrams
- Performs and has a proper understanding of welding process (i.e., arc welding, TIG welding, plasma cutter/welding, oxy-acetylene welding and brazing, and soldering process)
- Installs sets up, and calibrates different instrumentation, process systems, and controls
- Performs and records all preventative maintenance functions, both manual and computer-based operations
- Adheres to safety procedures and makes proper use of all safety equipment when required
- Performs necessary adjustments, calibrations, and configurations of plant weighing operations, metal detector, printer, and label making equipment
- Fabricates basic machine parts, as required
- Calculates and provides mathematical solutions to mechanical problems, including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems
- Provides suggestions and technical support to production and engineering, on an as-needed basis
- Participates in special projects, other duties, or tasks that may be assigned as required
- Ensures the health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the work environment
- Ensures compliance with all product safety, legality, and quality requirements
- Understands and complies with all company policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Specialized training in a recognized Community College program or completed Trade certification (Multiple disciplines/Dual ticket preferred) –Must have Red Seal -433A
- 3 – 5 years of hands-on work experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills with an eye for continuous improvement
- Strong ability and ability to drive action
- Must be comfortable working at heights
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What We Offer (*):
- Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods)
- Education reimbursement program
- Life event recognition and on the job recognition
- A generous defined contribution retirement plan
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Annual wellness allowance
- Annual incentive
Please note that terms and conditions apply
Equal Opportunity Employer
Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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What We Offer (*):
- Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods)
- Education reimbursement program
- Life event recognition and on the job recognition
- A generous defined contribution retirement plan
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Annual wellness allowance
- Annual incentive
*please note that terms and conditions apply
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, we celebrate diversity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability you may contact us at recruiting@griffithfoods.com
Seniority Level: Entry level
Industry: Food & Beverages, Food Production & Consumer Goods
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Functions: Other