Maintenance Production Support

Shape Your Future with Stone Straw

By joining Stone Straw as a Maintenance Production Support, you’ll be part of a team committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. We provide the tools, support, and opportunities to help you grow your skills, make an impact, and build a career you’re proud of. If you’re ready to take the next step and shape your future—join Team Stone Straw.

The core responsibility of the Maintenance Production Support role is to support production operations. This role is responsible for preparing machines to run production, assisting Production Supervisors by setting up work cells to run production, maintaining machines during production runs, and repairing equipment in a timely manner. This position supports production operations across 3 shifts in our 24/5 manufacturing facility.

Location: Brantford

Shift: This position requires candidates to be available to work at night shifts.

What will you do

• Ensure production equipment is ready and available for production requirements.
• Complete breakdown repairs quickly and efficiently in the production environment.
• Prioritize repair jobs based on production schedule.
• Swap out equipment if breakdown repairs cannot be completed easily and in a timely manner for the production environment.

• Install machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts.

• Complete breakdown repairs in the shop when not required on the production floor.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks on equipment not currently required for production.
• Assist in spare parts inventory management by documenting materials used and highlighting items that fall below minimum inventory levels.

• Perform other routine maintenance work on machinery.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
• Use electrical test equipment (multimeter, clamp meter, etc.) to diagnose equipment issues.
• Working knowledge of industrial controls, sensors, motors, contactors, relays, and VFDs.
• Follow electrical safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• PLC, automation, and industrial electrical troubleshooting experience is an asset; electrical license not required.

• Identify any technical issues with the supplied materials, components, and equipment.
• Perform plant-related maintenance and maintenance on plant equipment as required

• Comply with company policies and procedures, standards, and codes of practice.
• Record maintenance activities in maintenance activity log.
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions in a manufacturing environment.
• Perform PM checks and maintain PM records.

Safety, Quality & Housekeeping Expectations

• Ensure that all the safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Communicate and report any safety concerns and unsafe practices to management.
• Address all reported hazards as per the company’s Hazard Policy.
• Accountable for housekeeping and ensuring there are no unsafe conditions.
• Be aware of HACCP principles and follow all company GMP’s.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area.

What will you bring

• A Great Attitude
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with plastic extrusion equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal)

Why Stone Straw?

Stone Straw Ltd. is North America’s largest independent, dedicated straw manufacturer, producing and selling over 300 SKUs of straws, stirrers, and bar supplies. We proudly manufacture from our Canadian-based facility and serve customers across North America.

Our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a culture of teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, offering stability, opportunity, and long-term career growth as part of the Wentworth Technologies group of companies.

This job posting reflects existing vacancy open only to candidates legally authorized to work in Canada.. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process, if selected.

Stone Straw Ltd. does not directly use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, Stone Straw uses Indeed.com to publicly advertise this posting, and Indeed.com uses artificial intelligence as part of its screening process. More information can be found here:
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Stone Straw provides equal opportunities for all applicants and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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