Maintenance Technician

Production & Manufacturing Full Time Toronto, ON

At New School Foods, our mission is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable food system. Using our proprietary and purpose-built production technologies, we are creating the next generation of meat and seafood alternatives, which are designed to appeal to the average consumer. Our first product is a delicious plant-based filet that looks, cooks, tastes and flakes like Salmon, that’s full of Omega 3 and protein. All with a lower carbon footprint, zero mercury, and made without harming the ocean.

As our Maintenance Technician you will work with a cross-functional team to ensure that equipment is kept safe and in great condition. You will be an important part of building and owning our preventative maintenance plan and other integral maintenance processes as we grow our operations.

This role will be 40 hours a week and will require working weekends and evenings.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of our production equipment and their parts.
• Execute and further develop & refine our preventative maintenance plan.
• Ensure equipment complies with all applicable safety, food safety and regulatory standards.
• Perform and document preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance.
• Inspect equipment on a routine basis to ensure it is operating smoothly and identify continuous improvement initiatives
• Organize and maintain records of spare part inventories, equipment repairs, and equipment servicing.
• Perform additional maintenance tasks related to production and lab space facilities & utilities

YOU WILL BRING

• 2-4 years experience as maintenance technician in food production or related field.
• Understanding of electrical power systems, mechanical assemblies, plumbing, and pneumatic systems.
• In depth knowledge of common tools & appliances used in food manufacturing preventative maintenance.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• High attention to detail.
• Automation experience and troubleshooting is an asset.

Important Note: Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and racialized people of every gender are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At New School Foods, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the person we’re looking for!