Plant Mechanic

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

The Plant Mechanic position will support all operations day or afternoon shift as scheduled ensure plant and roll stock equipment is in safe working condition, operable. Be proactive and perform services and respond with urgency to equipment breakdowns.

In this role you will:

Start-up the plant, compressors, turn on the packaging equipment, heat, start-up printers; replace parts or make adjustments as planned/requested prior to production.

Perform equipment inspections and maintain records as per preventive maintenance plan. Schedule/organize repairs with operations and perform repairs.

Perform planned parts replacements/repairs as per daily maintenance request boards.

Troubleshoot, problem solve, and repair equipment breakdowns and stoppages to specification and with a sense of urgency.

Coordinate/liaise with offsite support for equipment troubleshooting and repairs.

Assist with set-up and fine tuning of automated bagging equipment.

The perfect candidate will have:

Trade certification as an Industrial Mechanic or 5-10 years’ experience in lieu of certification.

Electrical troubleshooting experience is a must.

Mechanical aptitude and experience with the installation of motors, gearboxes, pulleys, sprockets bearings, familiar with conveyors, screeners an asset, welding, soldering.

Experience with automated packaging equipment is an asset.

PLC experience with Allen Bradley is a definite asset.

Must be a natural organizer and tidy, i.e. a place for everything and everything in its place.

Problem solver and able to improvise, a self-starter.

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Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.