Class B Refrigeration
Sofina Foods
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Electrician (309A) add $1.00 to base rate when Licensed Tradesperson holds both tickets (as per Collective Bargaining Agreement UFCW Local 1006A).
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning add $1.00 to base rate.
- Refrigeration B and $1.00 to base rate.
- Refrigeration Operator Class "A" Certification add $1.00 to base rate.
- Ensures compliance with TSSA regulations.
- Performs routine equipment maintenance, clean/lubricate boilers, refrigeration, HVAC, fuel, water treatment, compressed air systems, auxiliaries, and distribution systems, housekeeping throughout plant.
- Installs mechanical systems throughout the plant and assists Industrial Mechanic Millwrights.
- Checks and Adjusts (calibrates) heating/cooling systems, brine chiller, humidification, air handling equipment, Kemco hot water system, repair high pressure hoses and pumps, scald and de-hair tanks systems after installation and makes necessary changes, adjustments, and modifications to obtain desired results.
- Maintains repairs, troubleshoots electrical problem, routine preventive maintenance, install and repair water/drainage piping, compressed air piping repairs, ammonia piping system repairs.
- Must be proficient at checking and inspecting all aspects of a refrigeration system including equipment, detectors, and delivery systems.
- Must be proficient at welding.
- Checks and tests for leaks, sets, and adjusts controls and regulators and checks operating adjustments as required.
- Checks and replaces mechanical components and controls.
- Monitor and records flow rates, pressures, and temperatures within specific cold chain parameters.
- Ensure proper use and storage of approved chemicals.
- Follows GMP rules and GMP for Maintenance rules while performing repairs and PM tasks.
- Ensures temporary repairs are completed in a manner that does not create potential food safety hazards.
- Informs Sanitation or Production when repairs are completed so that proper sanitation of surfaces can be completed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be a Certified Refrigeration Mechanic and a Millwright license. Electrician experience is an asset.
- The successful candidate will have a minimum 5 years in a similar role.
- Must be able to work effectively with little direct supervision.
- Must be organized, detail orientated and an effective multi-tasker.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints.
- The ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical and electrical issues.
- Knowledge of refrigeration and particularly ammonia refrigeration is must.
- Understanding of blueprints, drawings, schematics, P&ID's.
- General mechanical knowledge, including knowledge of electricity, motors, gear ratios, valves, conveyors, pumps, VFD's, PLC's, control wiring, refrigeration, and hydraulics.
- Basic Computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel, and preferably maintenance software such as MP2.
- Must be able to take direction from management and maintenance supervisor.
- Flexibility with hours, including being on call when needed.