Lead Hand Millwright (Nights)

Inovata Foods

$96K — $100K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Millwright license with at least 3 years of related experience
  • Completion of WHMIS 2015 within the last 3 years
  • Strong experience in preventive maintenance and equipment inspections
  • Proficient in welding and mechanical tool usage
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical schematics and manuals
  • Experience in food & beverage or consumer packaged goods manufacturing preferred
  • Solid understanding of HACCP and GMP compliance requirements
  • Basic computer skills and mathematical proficiency

Responsibilities

  • Execute scheduled preventive maintenance activities across production equipment
  • Inspect equipment for early signs of wear or inefficiency
  • Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and findings
  • Analyze equipment issues to recommend long-term solutions
  • Participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures
  • Install, examine, replace, and repair mechanical components and systems
  • Adhere to safety and food safety regulations

Benefits

  • Full medical, dental, and disability insurance available after 6 months
  • Vacation accrued at 4%
  • Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan after 1 year
  • Incentive plan paid bi-weekly
  • Annual allowances for footwear and tools
Full Job Description
This position reports directly to Inovata Foods' Senior Maintenance Supervisor.

Position Details:

  • Nights
  • $46.18 per hour
  • $2.00 shift premium ($48.16)

Primary Responsibilities:

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance activities across multi-line production equipment in accordance with PM schedules and CMMS work orders.
• Inspect equipment for early signs of wear, failure, or inefficiency and take corrective action before breakdowns occur.
• Maintain accurate and timely PM documentation, including findings, corrective actions, and follow-up requirements.
• Support the development, review, and continuous improvement of PM routines, frequencies, and task lists.
• Identify opportunities to shift maintenance work from reactive to planned where possible.

Equipment Reliability & Continuous Improvement
• Analyze recurring equipment issues and recommend long-term preventive or reliability-based solutions.
• Participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures and contribute to corrective and preventive action plans.
• Support equipment modifications and upgrades aimed at improving safety, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with supervisors, lead hands, and production teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.

Mechanical & Technical Work
• Install, examine, replace, and repair mechanical components and systems, including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and production line equipment.
• Perform mechanical work requiring skills in welding (including TIG), basic electrical troubleshooting, boilers, and refrigeration compressors as required.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to support maintenance and installation work.

Safety, Food Safety & Compliance
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable health and safety legislation.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements to ensure product integrity and compliance.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas at all times.
• Promptly report equipment safety concerns, hazards, or failures to the Maintenance Supervisor or Lead Hand.

Communication & Documentation

Accurately complete all maintenance records, work orders, and required departmental documentation.
• Communicate maintenance findings, equipment risks, and improvement opportunities clearly to maintenance leadership.
• Support maintenance planning by providing feedback on parts usage, tooling needs, and equipment condition.

Shift:
  • Monday - Friday
  • Nights

Rewards:
  • Full medical, dental and disability insurance package available after 6 months.
  • Vacation accrued at 4%.
  • Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan after 1-year of employment.
  • Incentive plan paid bi-weekly.
  • Annual Footwear allowance.
  • Annual tool allowance.


Requirements:
  • Valid Millwright license required, with a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
  • Completion of WHMIS 2015 within the last 3 years.
  • Strong experience in preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and reliability-focused maintenance practices.
  • Proficient in welding and the use of mechanical hand tools and power tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, manuals, and specifications.
  • Experience in food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing preferred.
  • Solid understanding of HACCP, GMP, and Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) requirements.
  • Basic computer skills and mathematical proficiency.
  • Proficient in the use of CMMS systems for work orders, PM scheduling, and maintenance records.


Working Conditions:

We strive to help our team members maintain a positive balance between life and work. This position has daily exposure to a food processing environment which includes dampness and cold.

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