Millwright Apprentice

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Position:

Apprentice – Mechanic

Immediate Supervisor:

Manager, Maintenance

Department:

Maintenance

Status:

Permanent – Full Time

Location:

Tavistock

Schedule:                         

TBD

Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Apprentice is responsible for the routine/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing and packaging equipment. Successful applicant will work under guidance of licensed millwright and will be provided with schedule flexibility to accommodate in class training required to achieve millwright certification

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Carries out preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
• Trouble shoots and repairs equipment in breakdown situations to ensure that production efficiencies are achieved
• Carries out equipment installations and modifications as required
• Repair parts in shop
• Work effectively in a processing environment without jeopardizing food safety
• Follow company policies and safety standards
• Works with other trades groups to complete project assignments.
• Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Proven mechanical aptitude.
• Interest in technology, science, math and engineering
• Proven experience with process equipment in a food industry or high-speed packaging plant.
• Pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge
• Blueprint reading, technical documentation comprehension skills
• Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills.
• Boiler, refrigeration and air handling systems experience is an asset
• Welding, machining experience is an asset
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision; exhibit high level of self-motivation and initiative, and be a solution driven individual to successfully resolve any complex tasks
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding people skills with service-oriented mindset
• Ability to support all shifts (days, afternoon and night), incl. weekends and overtime as required.

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/canada-sector)

Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day!

* SCOTSBURN is a registered trademark and is used under license by Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.

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Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.