Shift Maintenance Technician (Millwright) - Royal Canin Plant - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus chez Mars

Role Overview

Title: Shift Maintenance Technician – Industrial Millwright Mechanic
Location: Royal Canin, Guelph, ON
Shift: 12-hour continental rotation (days & nights)
Pay: $45–$50/hr + OT opportunities
Bonus: 5% annual target bonus (based on company performance)
Sign-on Bonus: $3,000 ($1,500 at 3 months + $1,500 at 6 months)
Tools: Provided by employer (no need to bring your own)

 About the Work

You’ll be maintaining and troubleshooting automated pet food production and packaging equipment. The environment is clean, food-safe, and focused on reliability and continuous improvement.

Key tasks include:

• Performing preventive & predictive maintenance (PM/PDM)

• Troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues

• Using CMMS (eMaint) to record maintenance activities

• Supporting continuous improvement and root cause analysis (RCA) projects

• Occasional fabrication and welding (ARC, TIG, MIG)

• Supporting operators with basic troubleshooting and setup coaching

 Technical Requirements

• Valid 433A Industrial Millwright license (mandatory)

• At least 2 years’ experience in a high-speed automated environment (food, beverage, pharma, or packaging preferred)

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting background

• Basic electrical knowledge (sensors, limit switches, cables, photo eyes)

• Familiar with HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office & CMMS

 Soft Skills / Behaviours

• Safety-first mindset

• Problem solver who works efficiently under pressure

• Collaborative – works well with operators, peers, and supervisors

• Continuous learner – open to cross-training and skill growth

• Action-oriented – can prioritize multiple breakdowns effectively

 Benefits (Effective Day 1)

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents

• Paid Time Off: 160 hours (4 weeks)

• Life insurance & parental leave

• Annual merit pay increase

• Tools provided by Mars

• Stable, reputable employer with long-term career opportunities

 Why This Role Stands Out

• Competitive pay and benefits

• Clean, organized, and modern facility

• Strong safety and team culture

• Opportunities for career growth (Mars promotes internally, often to lead/supervisor or reliability roles)

• Good work-life balance compared to traditional 5-shift rotation models