Wonderbrands is a leading North American bakery company with a specialized focus across key bakery categories, including breads & rolls; alternatives breads, and others. We are the makers of Wonder®Bread, Country Harvest®, D'Italiano®, Gadoua®, and Casa Mendosa™ tortillas. We bake our products in 13 facilities across Canada, conducting our business with integrity, contributing to our communities, and fostering a respectful culture. We are building a culture of success here, and it depends on our people striving for greatness and having the courage and commitment to getting better every day.
As we forge ahead in the transformation of our business, we are coming together as a united North American enterprise, rebuilding our asset base, adding significant new capacity, and focusing on the development of our people. These building blocks are essential to moving forward as a growth-focused, insights-driven, consumer-led company that will celebrate food and the central part that food plays in our life.
Location: 203 58 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0N9
Full-time Shift: Afternoon/Night (Rotates every 4 weeks) – Continental (10 – 12 hour shifts)
Licensed Millwright Wage: $45.72 plus bonus and $1.50 night shift premium, overtime available + quarterly bonus pay
Position: Millwright
The Millwright is a member of the maintenance team and as such, participates in team efforts to achieve assigned department goals; works closely with other team members to ensure all maintenance activities are completed on time, according to SOPs and regulatory requirements; and provides support to other roles within the maintenance team.
Your primary responsibilities includes performing maintenance, install, examine, replace or repair components; troubleshoot mechanical systems and building services. In addition, you will provide technical support to production teams in supporting production uptime, ensuring optimal functioning of the production equipment and facilities. This position provides critical support in reducing production down time, maintaining overhaul programs, preventive maintenance of equipment, and effective troubleshooting and repair of equipment. Our production equipment helps us bake delicious products for our customers every day, and you’ll be in charge of making sure the lines are ready to run!
What Wonderbrands Offers:
Job Details:
• Must be available to work Weekends and Overtime as needed
• Fast paced working environment
• High Emphasis on Team Work
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Manufacturing Equipment Troubleshooting
• Preventative Maintenance
• Corrective Maintenance
• Facility (Building) Maintenance
• Fabrication/Welding/Machining
• Previous Food Manufacturing Experience – An Asset
• Electrical Knowledge – An Asset
Job Responsibilities:
• Read equipment manuals and blueprints to successfully complete installations, troubleshooting and repairs
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Inspect and examine equipment to identify irregularities and malfunctions
• Adjust equipment and repair/replace defective components
• Operate tools such as lathes and milling machines to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of equipment
• Assemble equipment prior to installation using hand/power tools and welding equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to optimize equipment safety, efficiency and reliability
• Complete Work Orders according to PM and CM schedules
• Comply with all applicable legislative and Bakery food safety, health and safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Ensure that work area is clean of debris and hazards at all times
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and internal LOTO policy
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required
The Ideal Candidate:
• Ticketed in the Millwright Trade
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a high speed manufacturing environment (Food manufacturing is highly preferred)
• High aptitude with Mechanical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems (Required)
• Proven track record working with Lathes, Milling Machines and Welding Equipment (ARC, TIG, MIG)
• Above average problem solving skills
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs
• Thrives in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Excel, Outlook)
• Focuses on continuous self-improvement
Additional Perks:
• Premiums for additional Certifications
• Dual Ticket Premium
• Annual Tool Allowance
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance
• Competitive Pension/Benefit Plan
If you’re excited about this opportunity and love baked goods, we invite you to apply!
Wonderbrands is committed to fostering a work environment with strong core values that support diversity through various policies, programs and activities that encourage sensitivity and accommodations. Wonderbrands offers employment regardless of race, colour, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Diversity is integral to our success as an organization and we will use diversity as a model to help identify and develop the best talent, create effective teams, and achieve overall excellence. In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.
Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.