Maintenance - C71 Maintenance Mechanic

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved Breton crackers, La Panzanella Artisanal Crackers, Lesley Stowe Raincoast Crisps, and Mary’s Gone Crackers — enjoyed by consumers across North America. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. Our Head Office is located in Cambridge Ontario Canada and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond the Canadian boarders to include manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington and Nevada. 

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

General Purpose of the Position

• The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and utilities to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production operations. This role is essential in minimizing equipment downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repairs while ensuring compliance with all food safety, quality, regulatory, and workplace health and safety standards.
• The Maintenance Technician works closely with production and other departments to maximize equipment reliability, improve operational performance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Diagnose equipment failures and implement timely corrective actions.
  • Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and conveyor systems.
  • Replace worn or damaged machine components as needed.
  • Perform equipment setup, adjustments and changeovers.
  • Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.

  Facility Functions and Responsibilities

  • Maintain building systems including lighting, plumbing, HVAC, compressed air and facility infrastructure.
  • Repair floors, walls, doors, docks and other facility components.
  • Ensure utilities operate efficiently and safely.

  Additional Functions and Responsibilities

  • Complete scheduled preventative maintenance according to maintenance schedules.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
  • Recommend improvements that increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
  • Assist in developing preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Follow all OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
  • Perform lockout/tagout LOTO procedures before servicing equipment.
  • Wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
  • Report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately.
  • Complete maintenance logs accurately and timely
  • Record repairs, inspections, parts usage and downtime.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs, HACCP, SQF/BRC and all food Safety Requirements.
  • Use only approved lubricants, chemicals and replacement parts in food contact areas.
  • Immediately report any conditions that may affect product safety and quality..

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures, including but not limited to ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory and/or audit requirements with chosen auditing bodies.
  • Utilizes basic computer skills, including but not limited to MS Office, production software in the daily work.
  • Communicate effectively with production supervisors and operators.
  • Ability to independently follow policies, processes and programs.
  • Proficient in maintaining and repairing production related equipment and systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain valid forklift certification.
  • Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English language required.
  • Good understanding of proper usage and storage of all chemicals according to MSDS instructions.
  • Proficiency with basic computer skills, including but not limited to production related software, MS Office.
  • Electrical troubleshooting (120V, 240V and industrial controls preferred.)
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics and technical manuals.

   

  Education and Experience Required

  • High School Diploma or GED required  
  • Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance is preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
  • Food manufacturing experience is highly desirable.

   

   

  Physical Requirements

  The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while and/ or must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A vision and physical screening will be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

 At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. 
 We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.