Role Overview
Title: Shift Maintenance Technician – Industrial Millwright Mechanic
Location: Royal Canin, Guelph, ON
Shift: 12-hour continental rotation (days & nights)
Pay: $45–$50/hr + OT opportunities
Bonus: 5% annual target bonus (based on company performance)
Sign-on Bonus: $3,000 ($1,500 at 3 months + $1,500 at 6 months)
Tools: Provided by employer (no need to bring your own)
About the Work
You’ll be maintaining and troubleshooting automated pet food production and packaging equipment. The environment is clean, food-safe, and focused on reliability and continuous improvement.
Key tasks include:
Performing preventive & predictive maintenance (PM/PDM)
Troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues
Using CMMS (eMaint) to record maintenance activities
Supporting continuous improvement and root cause analysis (RCA) projects
Occasional fabrication and welding (ARC, TIG, MIG)
Supporting operators with basic troubleshooting and setup coaching
Technical Requirements
Valid 433A Industrial Millwright license (mandatory)
At least 2 years’ experience in a high-speed automated environment (food, beverage, pharma, or packaging preferred)
Strong mechanical troubleshooting background
Basic electrical knowledge (sensors, limit switches, cables, photo eyes)
Familiar with HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements
Comfortable using Microsoft Office & CMMS
Soft Skills / Behaviours
Safety-first mindset
Problem solver who works efficiently under pressure
Collaborative – works well with operators, peers, and supervisors
Continuous learner – open to cross-training and skill growth
Action-oriented – can prioritize multiple breakdowns effectively
Benefits (Effective Day 1)
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents
Paid Time Off: 160 hours (4 weeks)
Life insurance & parental leave
Annual merit pay increase
Tools provided by Mars
Stable, reputable employer with long-term career opportunities
Why This Role Stands Out
Competitive pay and benefits
Clean, organized, and modern facility
Strong safety and team culture
Opportunities for career growth (Mars promotes internally, often to lead/supervisor or reliability roles)
Good work-life balance compared to traditional 5-shift rotation models
