Maintenance Technician (Red Seal Electrician) (PT or FT)

at  Vitalus Nutrition Inc

MDI Holdings Corp., is a unique partnership between Vitalus Nutrition Inc. and Gay-Lea Foods. MDI produces specialty Milk Protein Concentrate (MPC) and Butter Products. As the managing partner, Vitalus Nutrition Inc., brings their purpose of “ Improving lives by unlocking the nutritional value of milk” to life by producing these key products for both local and global markets.
Our team in Winnipeg, MB is proud of what we do and the contributions we make in both our local and global communities. Our culture is deeply rooted in our values of Integrity, Care and Expertise.
We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician (Electrician), at our Winnipeg, Manitoba location. This position will be responsible to perform scheduled predictive and preventive maintenance on plant equipment and systems, troubleshoot and repair/ overhaul of electrical equipment and machine components and services, and assist other trades when needed to ensure a maximum up time of the production plant.
This position will work on a continental 12-hour (7pm – 7 am) night shift schedule to support a 24/7/365 operation. Call-ins and overtime due to breakdowns and scheduled maintenance or projects may be required. This position can be considered for Part-time or Full-time hours.
The successful candidate will be required in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures proper operation and performance of plant equipment and systems.
• Performs daily troubleshooting, maintenance and repair work, PMs on all plant or building equipment and services.
• Maintains the operation and surveillance of plant utilities and ancillary equipment, related control panels, and building control systems.
• Performs installation and setup of new and existing equipment.
• Assist in preparing preventive and predictive maintenance schedules
• Assists other trades in mechanical repairs
• Perform other related duties as assigned such emergency repairs, general building maintenance.
• Maintains good line of communication with all staff and between shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Sound knowledge of manufacturing / industrial equipment.
• Equipment and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Completion of mandatory Health & Safety training including Lockout, Confined Space Entry, WHMIS.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO, HACCP, GMP, 5S, and TPM.
• Able to move from one task to another efficiently and accurately.
• Demonstrates team approach, behaviors and interpersonal skills that contribute to a positive team and work environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the proven ability to clearly understand instructions and communicate one-on-one.
• Organized in approach to work assignments, practices effective time management, and prioritizes tasks.
• Working use of computer programs (i.e. CMMS, Excel, and Outlook).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Electrician license – Industrial Electrician preferred
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience (food production an asset).
• Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting or programming an asset
• Instrumentation and Calibration experience considered an asset.
• Experience in maintaining preventive and ongoing maintenance programs.
• Strong Mechanical background and abilities to assist in performing other various maintenance activities.
• Working proficiency in computers, knowledge of PMXpert CMMS software is considered an asset.
• Ability to perform other maintenance tasks welding, minor plumbing, refrigeration, an asset.
• Flexibility to respond to issues outside of regular working hours.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, LTD & Life Insurance Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Learning opportunities
• Bonus Program
• RRSP/DPSP Program
• Social & Wellness Events
• Attendance Incentive

• Shift Premiums for non-standard hours & weekends

  We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. MDI Holdings Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request

• Ensures proper operation and performance of plant equipment and systems.
• Performs daily troubleshooting, maintenance and repair work, PMs on all plant or building equipment and services.
• Maintains the operation and surveillance of plant utilities and ancillary equipment, related control panels, and building control systems.
• Performs installation and setup of new and existing equipment.
• Assist in preparing preventive and predictive maintenance schedules
• Assists other trades in mechanical repairs
• Perform other related duties as assigned such emergency repairs, general building maintenance.
• Maintains good line of communication with all staff and between shifts.
• Other duties as assigned