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About the Role
Griffith Foods is seeking a Millwright to join their high-performing team, supporting continuous and efficient food manufacturing operations through preventative maintenance and responsive troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on production equipment.
- Use diagnostic tools and test equipment to identify equipment failures.
- Perform preventive maintenance and document work using manual and computerized maintenance systems.
- Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, pneumatic schematics, technical drawings, and manuals.
- Install, set up, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation and production control systems.
- Adjust and calibrate weighing systems, metal detectors, printers, and labeling equipment.
- Complete welding and basic machine fabrication work.
- Support production and engineering teams while following all safety requirements.
- Operate and perform basic repairs on packaging equipment and related materials.
Requirements
- 3 – 5 years of work hands-on experience in a food or pharmaceutical production / manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills with an eye for continuous improvement.
- Strong ability and ability to drive action.
- At least 3 years of experience in a food, food ingredient, beverage or liquids, pet food, pharmaceutical or specialty chemical production environment.
- Current residence within a commutable distance of the Scarborough / Toronto location.
- Willingness and ability to work onsite in Scarborough at least 5 days per week.
- Candidates must currently be at least 18 years of age AND possess unrestricted authorization to work in Canada.
- Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
- This is a safety sensitive position, and it requires the use of an N9 NIOSH-approved fitted respirator (“N95”) or an approved alternative.
- Successful candidates will be required to go through appropriate fit-testing and will be required to wear an N95 while performing their duties.
- Multiple disciplines/Dual ticket training from a Trade certification.
- 3 years of experience and/or training in a CFIA-regulated manufacturing environment.
Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Pneumatic troubleshooting
- Hydraulic troubleshooting
- Diagnostic tools
- Test equipment
- Preventive maintenance
- Manual maintenance systems
- Computerized maintenance systems
- Schematic interpretation
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Manual interpretation
- Instrumentation setup
- Instrumentation calibration
- Instrumentation maintenance
- Production control systems setup
- Production control systems calibration
- Production control systems maintenance
- Weighing system adjustment
- Weighing system calibration
- Metal detector adjustment
- Metal detector calibration
- Printer adjustment
- Printer calibration
- Labeling equipment adjustment
- Labeling equipment calibration
- Welding
- Basic machine fabrication
- Packaging equipment repair
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Continuous improvement focus
- Ability to drive action
Location
- Scarborough, ON
Work Type
- Onsite
- Night Shift
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years of experience
Education Level
- Specialized Millwright or Electrical Ticket training from a Trade certification program
- Manufacturing, Engineering or related education from a recognized Community College program
- 433A Canadian Millwright License
- Ontario 309A electrical construction & maintenance license
Salary/Compensations
- $44.20 per hour (plus night shift premium)
Benefits
- Paid top-up for Pregnancy, Parental and Compassionate Care leave
- Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods)
- Education reimbursement program
- Life event recognition
- On the job recognition
- Generous defined contribution retirement plan
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Annual wellness allowance
- Annual incentive
About the Company
- Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet.
- As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”.
- The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.
- At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet.
- A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities.
Equal Opportunity
- Griffith Foods values diversity and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and able to succeed.
- We are committed to fair and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
- We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.