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Sunrise Farms

Poultry and meat products provider in Canada

Ticketed Mechanic

Full-TimeUpdated
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Lethbridge, AB, Canada
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Trade certification in millwright, industrial mechanic, or power engineering.
  • Grade 12 education.
  • Have 1 to 3 years of related experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude.
  • Must perform overtime, weekend work, and on-call/support duties as required.
  • Perform shift work as required.
  • Maintain a prompt and courteous response to production team requests within company guidelines.
  • Experience with food processing plants is an asset.
  • Experience with live animals and proper care and handling is an asset.
  • Have experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
  • Maintain a good safety record.
  • Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Have verbal and written communication skills.
  • Adapt to changing environments.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Maintenance Team by providing maintenance expertise to reduce departmental downtime and meet company objectives, while carrying out equipment and building repairs in accordance with quality, safety, and legislative guidelines.
  • Comply with company safety requirements, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and environmental requirements.
  • Perform tasks according to recommended job methods and procedures, particularly repairs and installations of production machines, bearings, and seals, and their alignment.
  • Maintain rooftop unit filters, belts, and perform general maintenance.
  • Carry out preventive maintenance tasks in production and common areas.
  • Diagnose faults in mechanical equipment by inspecting it and using appropriate preventive-maintenance tools.
  • Use power and hand tools and equipment skillfully and efficiently, maintain them in clean operating condition, and use them to build buggies, carts, airlines, castors, and rails.
  • Replace solenoids, motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
  • Inspect equipment to ensure safeguarding is in place and functional, including safety sensors, limit switches, and photo-eyes.
  • Replace lamps and use electrical knowledge with thermostats and sensors.
  • Plan and organize work and job assignments efficiently and productively.
  • Maintain work areas in clean and safe conditions and remove waste upon completing work or earlier when necessary.
  • Report defects, production errors, and machines that may affect the workplace to the Maintenance Supervisor or Operations Manager.
  • Perform and assist with other maintenance duties as required.
  • Work closely with contractors, oversee their activities as required, and provide resource support as required.
  • Complete tasks at the request of the Maintenance Manager or Operations Manager.

About the company

Sunrise Farms is a notable employer in the poultry and meat production industry, with a dedication to utilizing modern processing technologies and sustainable sourcing from Canadian farmers. As a vertically integrated company, it manages everything from hatchery operations to international distribution, ensuring quality and efficiency in delivering fresh and frozen products. The company's commitment to innovation in processing and the comprehensive care in handling every step of production make it a promising place for career development and contribution to a sustainable food solution.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Surrey, Canada

Founded

1983

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