JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Maintenance Technician
Terms: Full time, Permanent
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

PRIMARY FOCUS:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible to safely and effectively repair, install, and maintain production, building, and property equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure safe and effective installation, modification, and replacement of machinery and parts.
• Maintain a spare parts inventory and order spare parts according to procedures.
  
• Maintain all plant equipment and supplies.
  
• Work during scheduled shutdowns, shift work, and, when necessary, overtime hours to accommodate scheduled maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure that the necessary paperwork such as daily work time sheets and callback reports are complete and accurate.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Maintenance Supervisor.
  
• Promote teamwork, cooperation, and effective communication within the department and Company.
• Work with machinery which includes conveyors, packaging machines, labelling machines, air compressor & related systems, process equipment etc.
• Perform repairs on plant equipment in a safe, timely and efficient manner
• Perform various welding, machining or fabricating duties as assigned.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties on plant equipment such as cleaning, greasing, oil changes, filter replacements.
• Work closely with plant personnel to ensure equipment is in good, sound working condition.
• Know the safe effective use of hand tools and power tools.
• Troubleshoot all mechanical & electrical equipment in building
• Report immediately unusual hazard circumstances or deficiencies.
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
• Heavy physical effort. Requires handling of heavy weight objects and a large amount of standing or walking.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 + years experience in a maintenance function.
• Technical, mechanical strength coupled with good people skills, and good planning.
  
• Solid understanding of rotating and stationary equipment maintenance as well as preventive and predictive maintenance systems.
  
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, conflicting demands, frequent interruptions.
  
• Good technical, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, millwright and/or welding skills .
  
• Ability to work as a member of a self directed team.
  
• Ability to maintain record keeping systems and procedures.
  
• Willingness to learn and be trained in the job.
  
• Some computer skills would be an asset.
  
• Flexible to work rotating shifts, night shift, overtime and weekends when required.

Interested applicants, please email resume to rhonda@littlepotatoes.com.
While we thank in advance all those who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For over 10 years, The Little Potato Company has worked to build a solid reputation as an industry leader.  As the only organization in Canada that specializes in growing, packaging and selling small potatoes, we have the precise combination of knowledge and experience that customers look for when they select a quality product.  At The Little Potato Company we foster a healthy and safe work environment, and believe our employees are as unique and wonderful as our potatoes!  We are currently seeking an experienced professional for the position of Maintenance Technician.