Leclerc, a North American leader in the snack food manufacturing industry, is seeking a strong maintenance technician to join its most recent production plant located in Cornwall, ON.
Leclerc, a thriving family company, manufactures snack bars, crackers and cookies for distribution to more than thirty countries all over the world. For more than 100 years, Leclerc has successfully balanced innovation, freshness, and good taste, pleasing customers of all ages. For the past decade, Leclerc invests in its Canadian facilities with state-of-the-art production facilities two in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures and one in Hawkesbury. While these three plants are destined for growth in the near future, our success warrants further expansion of our production capacity in Canada. which translates in this strategically located facility in Cornwall, Ontario. Just like Leclerc’s seven existing plants (4 are in USA), this new production site is high tech and devoted to some of the niche products Leclerc proudly prepares for its clientele.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician’s primary responsibilities are focused on installation, preventative maintenance and repair of all plant equipment. This position troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs a wide variety of equipment including PLCs (Programmable Logic Controls), VFDs, robotics, in process measuring devices, data transmission devices, storage devices and drives. Heavy emphasis will focus upon compliance with safety standards for electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems in an automated food production facility.
Responsibilities
Degree in related field of study or equivalent relevant education/experience;
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the food manufacturing industry;
Ability to diagnose and repair a wide variety of equipment based on industrial process controls – PLC Programmable Logic Controls, In Process measuring devices, data transmission, storage devices and drives ;
Being familiar with mechanical drawings, fluid power schematics and operation sequences;
Strong knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, instrumentation and control;
Ability to understand and follow various guidelines and working procedures (eg: health and safety, hygiene and sanitation);
Must have the ability to be certified on scissor lifts and forklifts;
Positive attitude and ability to communicate effectively;
Sense of resourcefulness and of initiative;
Ability to manage and organize priorities.