Maintenance Lead
** Job is located in Truro, NS **
Agropur – Truro is looking for a technician with a passion for reliability and continuous improvement. As a Maintenance Lead - Mochi & Mix, you will own the maintenance and reliability for one of our production lines. You will work with our Production Team, and members of the Maintenance Team to take a systematic approach to maximizing up-time for the line. You will analyze causes of breakdowns, propose and experiment with solutions to address those causes.
How Agropur Invests in YOU:
Sign on bonus of $2000
Starting Hourly Rate - $36.33/hr
Comprehensive benefits package
Day shift hours
PPE and tools provided
Safe, secure, and clean work environment
What Maintenance Lead role is about:
Own the preventative maintenance systems for the production line
Focus on defect handling and breakdown elimination
Maintenance planning and scheduling.
Support the development, and lead portions, of 90-Day loss-elimination plans.
Coach and develop Production and Maintenance Teams on shift by serving as technical coach and resource.
Improve % Planned Maintenance and % PM’s complete
Manage R&M costs for line
Improve planned and unplanned downtime
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair maintenance issues.
What you need to join the team:
Must possess a Red Seal Industrial Electrician ticket OR Red Seal Industrial Mechanic ticket OR another relevant trades ticket
Requires knowledge/experience working with plant computerized maintenance management systems
Passion for systemic solutions versus “fix it when it breaks”
Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator
Lead Hand experience, or experience coaching and coordinating Maintenance Team members is considered an asset
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.