Maintenance Mechanic – 12‑hour Shifts (Days & Nights)

About the role

Ocean Spray is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for its Markham Processing Plant, a 200,000‑sq‑ft facility that produces sweetened dried cranberries. The role works 12‑hour rotating day/night shifts (4 pm‑4 am or 4 am‑4 pm) with weekends off on a 36/48‑hour schedule. This is a year‑round, indoor position offering the opportunity to advance to Electro‑Mechanic or Master Mechanic within two years.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, install, rebuild, and repair all plant equipment and building support systems.
• Diagnose electrical issues using a multimeter and replace faulty components.
• Read and interpret manuals, blueprints, and schematics to troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Enter accurate maintenance data into the CMMS system.
• Perform basic boiler and ammonia system maintenance, fabricate parts, and weld broken equipment.
• Support 5S housekeeping practices and assist other maintenance staff as needed.

Required profile

• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
• Willingness to develop into an Electro‑Mechanic or Master Mechanic within two years.
• Capability to handle plant equipment safely and follow safety protocols.

Required skills

• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools.
• Electrical troubleshooting using a multimeter.
• Experience with CMMS data entry.
• Basic boiler and ammonia system maintenance.
• Fabrication using machining equipment.
• Welding skills for equipment repair.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly wage of $37.81.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K, pension, and paid holidays.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Employee appreciation events and scholarship programs for children of employees.