Industrial Mechanic – Millwright

Ventura Foods

. Perform ongoing maintenance, repair, and performance work on production equipment .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting food manufacturing equipment, with a strong focus on preventive maintenance and adherence to safety and quality standards. Proficient in mechanical skills, including fitting, plumbing, and basic welding, while effectively communicating and documenting equipment status during shift handovers.

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443A Millwright LicensePreventive Maintenance ProgramsProcessing and Packaging EquipmentTechnical Specifications InterpretationHealth & Safety Protocols

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Hard Skills

Mechanical SkillsFittingPlumbingBasic WeldingMachiningTroubleshootingAnalytical Problem SolvingEquipment ChangeoversDocumentationPhysical Task Performance

Soft Skills

Customer-Oriented ResponseEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Machine Shop EquipmentHomogenizersProcess ValvesPumpsHeat ExchangersRotary FillersBottle Sleever

Certifications & Qualifications

443A Millwright License

Industry Keywords

Food ManufacturingGMPSOPSPCSanitationQuality StandardsSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform ongoing maintenance, repair, and performance work on production equipment
Modify, repair, install, maintain, improve, and troubleshoot packing and process equipment in food manufacturing
Diagnose mechanical problems and provide solutions for equipment breakdowns
Apply skills in mechanics, fitting, plumbing, basic welding, metal work, machining, troubleshooting, and analytical problem solving
Conduct preventive maintenance programs according to standards
Perform equipment changeovers, setup, takedown, and relocation of packaging equipment
Recommend solutions to routine and unique equipment problems
Respond to equipment problems in a timely, customer-oriented manner
Follow GMP, safety standards, SOP, SPC, quality, sanitation, and security policies
Support timely and effective line handover between shifts, including documentation and briefings
Acquire new skills through provided training
Perform other work assigned by an authorized Supervisor or Team Leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

443A Millwright license required
5 years of experience
Previous experience with processing and packaging equipment such as homogenizers, process valves, pumps, heat exchangers, rotary fillers, and bottle sleevers
High School Diploma Preferred
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings
Ability to operate machine shop equipment
Ability to conduct preventive maintenance programs according to standards
Ability to follow maintenance, sanitation, and Health & Safety protocols
Ability to complete shift-handover documentation and accurately brief others on progress/issues
Ability to work 8–12 hour shifts, with possible unscheduled after-hours and weekend work
Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and occasional lifting/moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance
Ability to work in adverse temperatures, with vibrations, chemicals, fumes, food allergens, confined/dark spaces, and at heights over 18 feet

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement savings options
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs
On-the-job training
Career growth opportunities
Competitive compensation and benefits