Job Description

At Olymel, we believe in innovation, quality, and sustainable growth. We are currently seeking a Journeyperson/Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - Red Deer to join our dynamic team. If you're motivated by a fast-paced work environment, enjoy collaboration, and want to make a real impact on operational efficiency and quality, this opportunity is for you!

Why Choose Olymel?

• Career Growth and Job Security: Enjoy a stable job with opportunities for advancement.
• Company Culture: Be part of a close-knit, collaborative team where every contribution is valued.
• Benefits: Take advantage of competitive benefits and attractive compensation.

Join our permanent Red Deer maintenance team at $48.77 per hour, plus shift premium, benefits and pension.

This is a stable, year-round plant position with no camp rotation or out-of-town travel.

You will troubleshoot and maintain conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment in a large production facility.

REQUIREMENTS

• Alberta Journeyman or Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certification
• 2+ (two) years of recent work experience in the trade and/or food industry.
• Physically capable of performing the tasks attached to your job duties.
• Available to work evening shift 14:00-23:30
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English while following written and verbal instructions.

JOB DUTIES AND TASKS

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to identify malfunctions or irregularities.
• Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and components, such as bearings, shafts, seals, and valves, ensuring compliance with production and safety standards.
• Operate machine tools to fabricate replacement parts needed during maintenance, overhaul, or setup of equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on machinery used in meat processing, including slicers, grinders, mixers, conveyors, and vacuum packaging systems.
• Use lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and adhere to all company safety policies and food safety protocols during maintenance and repair activities.
• Collaborate with production and sanitation teams to coordinate equipment repairs and ensure timely start-up of operations after maintenance.
• Test and calibrate equipment after installation or servicing to verify operational efficiency and safety performance.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform corrective actions to reduce production interruptions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance and reduce maintenance costs. #IND

Here’s what Olymel has to offer you:

• A truly family-like work atmosphere
• A service recognition program
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• A group insurance program
• A group savings plan with employer contributions
• Attractive corporate discounts after 3 months
• A company committed to sustainable development, offering high-quality products, promoting animal welfare, responsible sourcing, reducing its environmental impact, and giving back to the communities it operates in through various initiatives, including the “Together We Give Back” program.

Thank you for your interest in our company.

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