Posted 4 months ago
Maintenance Mechanic
@ Johnvince Foods
Cobourg, Ontario
Overview
Johnvince Foods is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to keep production machines and mechanical systems safe, efficient and compliant. The role covers troubleshooting and repair, preventive maintenance, machine setup and assembly, and lockout procedures. The posting asks for 2 to 4 years of similar experience and lists medical, dental and vision benefits, with no schedule or salary stated.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and repair production equipment faults
- Perform preventive maintenance per standard procedures and manuals
- Set up, relocate and assemble process and packaging equipment
- Follow lockout and safe work procedures
- Keep mechanical and electrical rooms clean
Requirements summary:
- 2 to 4 years of experience in a similar role
- Diagnostic and preventive maintenance experience
- Knowledge of milling machines, lathes, grinders and drills
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand and walk for long periods
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
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Johnvince Foods
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Full company description
We are a leading North American snacking company with over 50 years of expertise in the food manufacturing industry. Johnvince Company™ has been an industry leader in snacking and related food manufacturing, distribution, and innovation for over half a century. Founded in 1973, what began as a small family-run operation has grown into a true snacking powerhouse in bulk, private label and branded products. Our operations span many categories including: • Nuts & Salty Snacks • Candy • Chocolate • Fruit Bites • Popcorn & Brittles Our extensive house of brands includes the iconic Planters® brand (in Canada), Royal Nuts, Saxon Chocolates, Donini, David Roberts, Sally’s, Candy Kingdom, R2-Delix, Reddi-Bulk and more. Powered by 2,000+ team members and 10 facilities across North America, we operate with an entrepreneurial mindset and are guided by our strong Purpose and five core values that define us: Our Purpose: Exceeding customer cravings, one bite at a time Our Core Values: • We Lead by Legacy • We Are Customer Obsessed • We Are Entrepreneurial & Results-Driven • We Own It • We Win Together Safety, quality, and integrity are at the core of our operations. As a three-time recipient of Canada’s Safest Manufacturing Employer Award (2023, 2024 and 2025) and a Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Member for over a decade, we are proud to set the standard in operational excellence and workplace safety. We are more than a business—we are a family. A family with a legacy rooted in passion for food, dedication to quality, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a story that’s still being written. Learn more about us by visiting our website.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,063
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 307
- Reported office locations
- 555 Steeprock Dr, North York, Ontario M3J 2Z6, CA
- 250 Rimrock Rd, North York, Ontario M3J 3A6, CA
- 1630 Rue Eiffel, Boucherville, Quebec J4B 7W1, CA
- 4460 Chesswood Dr, North York, Ontario M3J 2B9, CA
- 165 The Queensway, Etobicoke, Ontario M8Y 1H8, CA
- Business categories
- Food and Beverage
- Wholesale
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Johnvince Foods
- Specialties
- Food Manufacturing and Snacking
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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We are a leading North American snacking company with over 50 years of expertise in the food manufacturing industry. Johnvince Company™ has been an industry leader in snacking and related food manufacturing, distribution, and innovation for over half a century. Founded in 1973, what began as a small family-run operation has grown into a true snacking powerhouse in bulk, private label and branded products. Our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | North York, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Food Manufacturing and Snacking |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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About Johnvince Foods
Johnvince Foods is a proudly Canadian leading business with over 50 years of experience in processing, manufacturing, and distributing bulk and packaged food products across North America. We offer a wide range of nut products, confections, and other food items that include some of the most recognizable household brands, such as Planters Peanuts. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as a Platinum member of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for over 10 years.
The Role
The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day maintenance of machines and mechanical systems to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
Your Impact
- Ability to detect, troubleshoot, and repair irregularities and malfunctions in production equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks (inspections, lubrications, belt and filter changes) on various mechanical plant equipment in accordance with standardized procedures and manuals.
- Inspects and examines machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions. Identifies source of problems by observing mechanical devises in operation, listening for problems; and/or using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards in the workplace and display proper judgment in responding accordingly. Performing machine inspections, working safely and following legislated safe work procedures is your bread and butter!
- Performs routine preventive and corrective maintenance inspections and services on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and production machines.
- Conduct set up, take down and relocation of Process and Packaging equipment.
- Assembles machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.
- Ensure cleanliness of Mechanical rooms, Electrical rooms, and other Facilities spaces, which may include removing old equipment and wiring.
- Responsible for Lockout procedures.
- Perform additional duties, as required, in adherence with Johnvince Foods’ GMP policies.
About You
- You have a minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in a similar role.
- Good knowledge of shop tools (i.e. milling machines, lathes, grinders and drilling machines).
- Prior diagnostic/troubleshooting and preventable maintenance experience.
- Genuine passion for continuous learning and development.
- Good communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- You are comfortable with prolonged periods of standing and walking. Our role requires you to bend, stretch, push, pull, move and clean machinery and equipment.
- You are comfortable with moving and lifting equipment and machinery up to 50 lbs.
Here’s why you should join the Johnvince Foods team:
- Impact and growth. You will have the opportunity to develop your own career path with support from your manager and the HR team.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for you and your family – offering medical, dental, vision and more.
- Our great employees who truly transform our mission into a reality! We have been recognized as a Platinum member of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for over 10 years.
At Johnvince Foods, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that values diversity, promotes inclusivity, and ensures equity for all employees. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process for all candidates. Should you require accommodations due to a disability or medical condition at any point throughout the hiring process, please contact the Human Resources team by email: [email protected] or by phone: 416-636-6146 extension 5800 and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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