Posted 3 months ago
Maintenance Technician
@ Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited
Denfield, Ontario
Overview
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is hiring a full-time permanent Maintenance Technician at its New-Life Mills feed mill in Denfield, ON. The role covers preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of plant machinery, and water treatment for high-pressure steam equipment, under HACCP and GMP standards. The posting asks for at least one year of maintenance experience, some electrical or pneumatic experience, the ability to work 8+ hour shifts, and on-call availability for evening and weekend emergency repairs.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct mechanical and preventative maintenance on plant machinery
- Troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment
- Prepare and update preventative maintenance program
- Participate in water treatment for high-pressure steam equipment
- Complete maintenance reports and forecast parts needs
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 1 year maintenance experience, preferably manufacturing
- Some electrical and/or pneumatic equipment experience required
- Ability to work 8+ hour shifts
- On-call availability for evening and weekend emergencies
- Millwright or electrician certificate is an asset
- Agricultural and automation experience are assets
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Millwright certificate, Electrician certificate |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Wellness |
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Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited
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Local roots. Global reach. P&H is a Canadian family-owned agribusiness with over 110 years of success in the industry.
Full company description
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a growth-oriented, diversified, and vertically integrated company with operations across Canada that include grain merchandising, crop inputs, flour milling, and feed mills. At the heart of the company are over 1500 employees with a commitment to see customers and communities thrive. Across our three divisions, our expert teams at P&H Grain and Crop Inputs, New-Life Mills, and P&H Milling Group take pride in being first-class business partners and strive to grow and adapt to meet the changing demands of our customers and end-use consumers. P&H continues to be an integral part of the Canadian agricultural community and is actively growing to offer more variety, convenience, and more environmentally friendly and healthier food choices. Our Divisions: P&H Grain and Crop Inputs As the third largest grain company in Canada, with 43 grain and crop input sites and 7 export terminals, P&H is a full-service crop input, grain merchandising, and agronomic services provider. Offering growers superior market insights, competitive cash bids, local expertise, and a full range of quality products, certified seed, nutrients, and custom application. P&H Milling Group Proud to be the largest Canadian-owned milling company, with eight flour mills across the country that supply flour to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Iceland, and Pacific Rim countries. New-Life Mills Canadian manufacturer of livestock nutrition with five production facilities specializing in species management, nutrition, and production. New-Life Mills is committed to providing the best possible inputs, feed, and services for animal nutrition.
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- 453
- Reported office locations
- 201 Portage Avenue, Suite 1400, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3K6, CA
- 252 14th Street, Hanover, Ontario N4N 3C5, CA
- 104 Cooper Dr, Guelph, Ontario N1C 0A4, CA
- 1060 Fountain Street North, Cambridge, Ontario N3E 0A1, CA
- Business categories
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Parrish and Heimbecker
- P&H
- Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited
- Specialties
- Agricultural Crop Inputs & Services
- National Grain Asset Networks
- Specialized Marketing Programs
- Trading & Merchandising
- Transportation & Logistics
- Organic Flour
- Durum and Semolina Pasta Flours
- Pea Starch and Fiber
- Variety of Hard and Soft Flours
- Species Management
- and Animal Nutrition
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- 0
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Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a growth-oriented, diversified, and vertically integrated company with operations across Canada that include grain merchandising, crop inputs, flour milling, and feed mills. At the heart of the company are over 1500 employees with a commitment to see customers and communities thrive. Across our three divisions, our expert teams at P&H Grain and Crop Inputs, New-Life Mills, and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food Production |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1909 |
| Specialties | Agricultural Crop Inputs & ServicesNational Grain Asset NetworksSpecialized Marketing ProgramsTrading & MerchandisingTransportation & LogisticsOrganic FlourDurum and Semolina Pasta FloursPea Starch and FiberVariety of Hard and Soft FloursSpecies Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 92 |
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Maintenance Technician
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Division: New-Life Mills
Location: Denfield, ON
Who We Are
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.
Your Team
New-Life Mills: New-Life Mills has been a leader in livestock nutrition since 1964, providing feed solutions that support healthy, productive animals. With a focus on research, quality assurance, and species-specific expertise, we help farmers achieve optimal performance and profitability.
Want to know more? Start here: New-Life Mills | Parrish & Heimbecker
The Role
We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our New-Life Mills team. This role is responsible for executing a preventative maintenance program, troubleshooting, and identifying problematic equipment and developing solutions to repair plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Maintaining the safety and reliability of machinery and equipment is critical in achieving optimal production efficiency and minimizing downtime of the feed mill operations.
Day to Day
- Conduct mechanical and preventative maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.
- Perform troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Prepare and update preventative maintenance program.
- Participate in water treatment programs involving high pressure steam equipment.
- Work effectively in a feed manufacturing environment with emphasis and compliance to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
- Optimize safety and reliability of machines and equipment by following and complying with appropriate precautions to prevent risk to employees and to the product.
- Complete and update maintenance reports as per company and regulatory standards.
- Perform maintenance post clean up and maintain high standard of sanitation and housekeeping in the production area and maintenance shop.
- Proactively forecast Parts needs/requirements and order accordingly.
What You’ll Bring:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a maintenance position, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Some experience in electrical and/or pneumatic equipment is required.
- Ability to work 8+ hour shift as required
- On call availability for emergency repairs during evenings and weekends.
- Millwright or Electricians certificate is an asset
- Agricultural experience is an asset
- Automation experience is an asset
Why Join Us
At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- RRSP Matching Program
- Paid Time Off and Wellness Initiatives
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Apply Today!
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P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.
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