Equipment Technician 1 – Sofina Foods

Title of the Job: Equipment Technician 1

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: Equipment Technician 1Edmonton, AlbertaAbout UsSofina Foods is one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher’s. Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in CanadaWHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

• Shift Schedule: 19:30 pm – 06:00 am
• Days of Work: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
• Up to 40 hours/week
• Hourly rate: As per CBA
• Full benefits (health, dental, vision, EAP) after probation
• Team environment

JOB PURPOSEReporting to the Superintendent, the Equipment Technician 1 is responsible for monitoring and is responsible for monitoring, repairing, calibrating and performing preventative maintenance on all equipment in the facility including but not limited to trailers, RTUs, inside incubators. Additionally, incumbent is also responsible for keeping records of maintenance activities performed and ensuring sufficient inventory of parts. The position works a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays as required. It is also required to be part of the on-call rotation.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for monitoring, repairing, calibrating and performing preventative maintenance on all equipment (tractors, trailers, incubators, hatchers, conveyor belts, RTUs etc.).
• Accountable for completing work orders on time.
• Accountable for taking inventory of parts, ordering and follow-up as required.
• Accountable for liaising with contractors and ensuring work is completed as per specifications.
• Accountable for documenting maintenance activities performed.
• Accountable to adhere to and utilize company policies and procedures including but not limited to Animal Welfare and HACCP.
• Accountable to ensure a safe work environment for staff, contractors and visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Grade 12 Diploma and two years’ experience performing repairs in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical and electrical systems knowledge, previous experience performing mechanical repairs, and an ability to use power and manual tools.
• Minimum Class 5 Drivers License required. Provide and maintain a clean Drivers Abstract.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate in English both verbally, and in writing.

WORKING CONDITIONSFrequent exposure to factors such as: temperature variations or extremes, moving machinery, noise, and humidity that cause periods of extreme discomfort and/or a moderate risk of accident or illness.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSPhysical Effort: Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirement to lift or handle or carry material or equipment of moderate weight.Physical Environment: Frequent exposure to factors such as temperature variations or extremes, fumes, moving machinery, humidity, and toxic materials that cause periods of extreme discomfort and/or a moderate risk of accident or illness.Sensory Attention: Regular need to give close attention, either hearing or seeing, to what is happening.Mental Stress: Work and environment tend to be repetitious or unchanging. Some pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands. There could be some mildly unpleasant social contacts and/or some concern about possible unpleasant situations.We thank all applicants for their interest to this opportunity; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company Name: Sofina Foods

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