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Job Title: Mechanical Installer

Job Description

This role supports the installation, alignment, and maintenance of mechanical equipment at a large food processing and distribution facility in Brantford, Ontario. You will assemble and level conveyor systems and related machinery in an industrial construction environment, ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food-grade standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and level conveyor systems and associated mechanical equipment in an industrial facility.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment, including conveyors, packaging lines, and material handling systems.
• Install, align, and repair mechanical components such as gearboxes, motors, bearings, pumps, and drive systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues on automated production and processing lines to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
• Support operation and reliability of packaging equipment, including tray packing, vacuum sealing, and labeling systems.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-operated systems to ensure consistent and safe operation.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment and production lines, including mechanical setup and verification.
• Ensure proper function of refrigeration and cold storage systems in support of food processing operations.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and maintain food-grade sanitation standards in all work activities.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and technical documentation to complete installations and repairs accurately.
• Use hand tools and measuring equipment to assemble, adjust, and verify mechanical components.
• Collaborate with other trades and site personnel to coordinate work and meet project timelines.
• Maintain personal tools and equipment in good working order and ensure safe use of all tools and PPE.
• Adhere to all site safety policies and procedures, including fall protection and safe work practices.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2+ years of maintenance in an industrial or construction environment.
• Hands-on experience with conveyor and machine installation, including assembly, alignment, and levelling.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and industrial installation drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with mechanical systems and components.
• Proficiency using common hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, levels, and measuring tapes.
• Experience performing mechanical troubleshooting on automated production and processing lines.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial setting, following LOTO procedures and site safety requirements.
• Capability to support packaging equipment operations, including tray packing, vacuum sealing, and labeling systems.
• Experience working in industrial and construction environments with assembly responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position is based at a food processing and distribution facility in Brantford, Ontario, with a first-shift schedule typically running from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and often extended to approximately 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, resulting in work weeks that can reach around 60 hours.You will work around conveyors, packaging lines, material handling systems, refrigeration equipment, and other industrial machinery. The role requires consistent use of personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, 6-inch or 8-inch steel-toe boots, safety vest, and harness with lanyard when working at heights. Work is hands-on, physically active, and performed in a busy production and construction setting where adherence to safety procedures, food-grade sanitation standards, and tool readiness is essential.

This is a Contract position based out of Brantford, ON.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/hr.

This is a fully onsite position in Brantford,ON.

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.