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About Ya YA Foods: Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations in innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to… * Build a career, not just have a job * Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals * Become part of a teamwork focused culture * Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor Responsibilities: * Conduct daily routine checks on equipment to detect damages or needs for repairs on equipment. * Service machines including but not limited to: conveyors, palletizers, wrappers, depalletizers, and labelers. * Working knowledge and operation of Steam Boilers, Air Compressors as well as Refrigeration/Cooling systems. * Complete production line assignments, maintaining strict safety standards. * Maintain and repair PLC, electronic, pneumatic and mechanical machinery. * Troubleshoot equipment, machines, and all associated hardware with minimal supervision. * Support operators when equipment malfunctions and work with them to correct the problem. * Participate in the development of team members through training and collaboration. * Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc. * Other duties as assigned. Profile * 5+ years of maintenance experience required, with experience in the food industry or manufacturing environment an asset * Excellent understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits is an asset * Electromechanical competency is an asset (sensors, drives, HMI, etc.) * Trade license is an asset * Ability to read manuals, electrical drawings, P&ID’s and find parts and blueprints * Ability to stand for long periods of time * Fast learner and commitment to continuous improvement * Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and with minimal supervision * Demonstrated problem solving skills * Good verbal and written communication skills * Initially the work will be a day shift position, with expectation to work extended hours or weekend overtime as required. Position could eventually become a rotating shift position as demand for our product grows * NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit Why Join Us We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30 years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers. Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process. *this job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization* Continental Rotational - rotating 12 hour day and night shifts 84 hours biweekly

What you’ll do

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for conducting daily routine checks, servicing machinery, and performing repairs on production equipment. They must troubleshoot hardware malfunctions, support operators, and ensure compliance with all safety and legal regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a food or manufacturing environment. Proficiency in reading technical drawings and electromechanical competency is required, along with the ability to work rotating shifts.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• PLC
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Electromechanical
• Steam Boilers
• Air Compressors
• Refrigeration
• Cooling Systems
• Electrical Drawings
• Blueprint Reading
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Safety Compliance
• Machine Repair
• Pneumatic Circuits
• Sensors
• Quick Learning
• Blueprinting
• Boilers
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Equipment Service Management And Rental
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Innovation
• Machinery
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Safety Standards
• Production Line
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Environment Health And Safety
• Human Machine Interfaces
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Food & Beverage
• Engineering
• Maintenance Technician
• Building and General Maintenance Technician
• Odd Job Persons
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General