Maintenance Mechanic

  • Saputo
  • Red Deer, Alberta
  • Full Time

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the routine/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing and packaging equipment.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Advantageous corporate agreements
  • Full range of group insurance benefits
  • Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
  • Purchase option of company stocks
  • Group RRSP
  • Health and wellness program in the workplace
  • Assistance program for employees and their families

How you will make contributions that matter:

Carries out preventative maintenance on assigned equipment

Trouble shoots and repairs equipment in breakdown situations to ensure that production efficiencies are achieved

Carries out equipment installations and modifications as required

Repair parts in shop

Work effectively in a processing environment without jeopardizing food safety

Follow company policies and safety standards

Works with other trades groups to complete project assignments.

Other duties as assigned

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

Millwright license with 5 years of relevant experience

Electrical and PLC experience are an asset

4th class power engineering ticket an asset

Proven experience with process equipment in a food industry or high-speed packaging plant

Pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge

Blueprint reading

Welding experience

Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills.

Boiler, refrigeration, and air handling systems experience is an asset

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision; exhibit high level of self-motivation and initiative.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Afternoon shift with the ability to support all shifts (days, afternoon and night), incl. weekends and overtime as required.

This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf , and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only. All open jobs offered by Saputo Inc. and all companies, corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and other entities controlled by Saputo Inc. (collectively, Saputo) on Saputo's web site are subject to specific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications, and preferred experience are determined by a Saputo subsidiary, office or department, and all positions are subject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. This would include immigration laws pertaining to work authorization requirements and any other applicable government permissions or compliance. The materials on this site are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained on this site or in any referenced links. While Saputo attempts to update this site on a timely basis, the information is effective only as of the time and date of posting. Strict confidentiality will be observed at all times. Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence.

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job ID: 476767943
Originally Posted on: 5/12/2025

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