Job Description:

Role Overview

Title: Shift Maintenance Technician – Industrial Millwright Mechanic

Location: Royal Canin, Guelph, ON

Shift: 12-hour continental rotation (days & nights)

Pay: $45–$50/hr + OT opportunities

Bonus: 5% annual target bonus (based on company performance)

Sign-on Bonus: $3,000 ($1,500 at 3 months + $1,500 at 6 months)

Tools: Provided by employer (no need to bring your own)

About the Work

You’ll be maintaining and troubleshooting automated pet food production and packaging equipment. The environment is clean, food-safe, and focused on reliability and continuous improvement.

Key tasks include:

• Performing preventive & predictive maintenance (PM/PDM)
• Troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues
• Using CMMS (eMaint) to record maintenance activities
• Supporting continuous improvement and root cause analysis (RCA) projects
• Occasional fabrication and welding (ARC, TIG, MIG)
• Supporting operators with basic troubleshooting and setup coaching

Technical Requirements

• Valid 433A Industrial Millwright license (mandatory)
• At least 2 years’ experience in a high-speed automated environment (food, beverage, pharma, or packaging preferred)
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting background
• Basic electrical knowledge (sensors, limit switches, cables, photo eyes)
• Familiar with HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office & CMMS

Soft Skills / Behaviours

• Safety-first mindset
• Problem solver who works efficiently under pressure
• Collaborative – works well with operators, peers, and supervisors
• Continuous learner – open to cross-training and skill growth
• Action-oriented – can prioritize multiple breakdowns effectively

Benefits (Effective Day 1)

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents
• Paid Time Off: 160 hours (4 weeks)
• Life insurance & parental leave
• Annual merit pay increase
• Tools provided by Mars
• Stable, reputable employer with long-term career opportunities

Why This Role Stands Out

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Clean, organized, and modern facility
• Strong safety and team culture
• Opportunities for career growth (Mars promotes internally, often to lead/supervisor or reliability roles)
• Good work-life balance compared to traditional 5-shift rotation models

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