Bakery Machinery Mechanic

Redstone Foods Group Ltd. is a Canadian commercial bakery operation delivering high-quality baked goods at scale. Leveraging advanced bakery machinery and a commitment to food safety, efficiency, and innovation, Redstone supplies clients across the foodservice and retail industries. Our operations involve state-of-the-art bread lines, industrial ovens, automated mixing systems, conveyorized packaging, and ingredient handling equipment.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a qualified Bakery Machinery Mechanic to join our technical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial bakery equipment to ensure continuous and safe production. The role demands hands-on experience with high-speed bakery machinery, including Mecatherm systems, proofers, tunnel ovens, dough mixers, conveyors, robotic arms, and automated packaging lines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Machinery Installation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical and electromechanical components of bakery production equipment (e.g., mixers, sheeters, dividers, proofers, slicers, baggers).

• Conduct emergency breakdown response and root cause analysis to minimize production downtime.

• Calibrate control systems and sensors to meet baking and processing specifications.

• Rebuild or replace defective parts such as bearings, belts, shafts, gearboxes, and pneumatic valves.

• Daily calibrations/tasks to ensure constant machinery uptime.

2. Preventative Maintenance Program

• Implement and monitor preventative maintenance schedules on all bakery plant equipment.

• Perform regular diagnostics, lubrication, alignment checks, and part replacements.

• Perform weekly, monthly and quarterly Preventative Maintenance routines to ensure consistent performance and reduction of machine downtimes.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment logs.

3. Health, Safety & Compliance

• Comply with GMPs, food safety standards, and lock-out/tag-out protocols.

• Conduct daily safety inspections and ensure all machinery operates within CSA and OHSA compliance.

• Document and report potential hazards or malfunctions.

4. Coordination with External Technicians

• Liaise with specialized service providers (e.g., Mecatherm OEM reps) for escalated issues or calibration work.

• Supervise contractor work on-site, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

5. Inventory and Parts Management

• Maintain stock of critical spare parts, tools, and consumables.

• Prepare requisitions and coordinate timely ordering to avoid operational delays.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Recommend and implement modifications to equipment and processes to enhance efficiency.

• Support capital upgrade projects, line commissioning, and installation of new machinery.

Work Conditions:

• Fast-paced production environment with exposure to industrial ovens and automated machinery.

• Rotating shifts may be required depending on production schedules.

• Use of PPE is mandatory in designated zones.