industrial mechanic
Posted on
September 06, 2024
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Employer details
Apple Valley Foods Inc.
Job details
*About Us*
Apple Valley Foods Inc. is one of the largest pie producers in Canada. Nothing can beat the flavour of our homemade-like pies and we are proud to share that passion with customers across North America. Within Canada we distribute from coast to coast. In the USA, products are distributed through our parent company Harlan Bakeries Inc.
Our top selling pies contain apples that are sourced predominately from Annapolis Valley, and from Ontario. Apples are peeled, cored, and sliced on site as needed for production. Our crust is made with the finest Canadian wheat flour. Nothing could be fresher! Blueberry pies boast wild Nova Scotia berries. All fillings are made from scratch utilizing only grade A fruit.
Our plant is SQF certified. Safety and quality are forefront at Apple Valley.
*Job Summary*
An industrial mechanic at Apple Valley Foods Inc. is responsible for maintaining the smooth functioning of mechanical components of a high-speed food manufacturing facility by doing regular installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
*Job Requirements*
* Language ? English
* Experience ? Minimum 3 years of hands-on mechanical/millwright experience
*Certificates, Licences, memberships, and courses*
* Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Trade Certification
* Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Red Seal Endorsement
*Work Site Environment *
* At heights
* Noisy
* Odours
* Confined spaces
* Dusty
* Outdoors
*Work Setting *
* Machinery installation
* Maintenance
* Service
* Repair
* Overhaul
* Machine set-up
*Job Responsibilities*
* Assemble mechanical equipment
* Assemble stationary industrial machinery
* Coach and instruct apprentices
* Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
* Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine work requirements
* Repair or replace defective machinery parts
* Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
* Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
* Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
* Installing machinery and equipment
* Adhere to all Apple Valley Foods Inc. Health and Safety, Food Safety, and fire prevention regulations and practices
* Perform other duties as required
*Welding Techniques*
* Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
*Equipment and Machinery Experience*
* Automated and robotic system
* Conveyor
* Electrical and electronic controls
* Fans and blowers
* High speed packaging equipment
* Hydraulic system
* Lathes and other machining tools
* Pneumatic system
* Power tools
* Pumps and compressors
* Tool grinders
* Welding equipment
* Hand tools
*Area of Work Experience*
* Food and/or beverage processing
*Area of Specialization*
* Start-up and testing
* Renovating and restoring
* Troubleshooting
* Bearing, seals and packing
* Stainless steel welding
* Programmable logic controller (PLC)
*Security and Safety*
* Bondable
* Criminal record check
*Transportation / Travel information*
* Own transportation
*Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities*
* Physically demanding
* Attention to detail
* Bending, crouching, kneeling
* Overtime required
* Standing for extended periods
* Work under pressure
*Weight Handling*
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
*Own Tools/Equipment*
* Tools
*Personal Suitability*
* Excellent oral communication
* Excellent written communication
* Team player
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $33.70 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Additional pay:
* Overtime pay
Benefits:
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* RRSP match
* Vision care
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Night shift
* Overtime
* Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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LocationKentville, NS
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$33.70HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9437410900
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