Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Role: Maintenance Technician

Location: St. Andrews, New Brunswick

Hours: 12 hours shift, 4 days on 4 days off. 2 day shift/ 2 nights shift per week.

Vacancy Type: New

Why join us

Get ready to Own Impact as a Maintenance Technician at Skretting, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you’ll do

• Perform routine inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire prevention and safety equipment.
• Execute and document preventive maintenance activities across all plant operations.
• Complete equipment repairs, troubleshooting, and light fabrication as required.
• Monitor and maintain air compressor and boiler systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Diagnose and resolve basic electrical issues, including replacing fuses, resetting overloads, and reconnecting motors.
• Proactively identify potential maintenance concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain plant facilities and equipment in a safe, reliable, and well-maintained condition.
• Communicate maintenance issues requiring immediate attention to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Accurately complete and update maintenance work orders, reports, and computerized maintenance records in a timely manner.
• Request technical support or external assistance when necessary.
• Support plant operations by performing additional duties as assigned.

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Grade 12 diploma. Millwright and red seal (maintenance mechanic) an asset or
  Completion of Millwright apprenticeship program.
• Able to operate under pressure with constantly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Able to communicate and deal with various stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
• Adapt to a flexible work style and willingly assist other functions where needed.

You’ll also need

• Ability to work in 12 hours shift, 4 days on 4 days off- 2 days 2 nights per week. Flexible with working hours (shifts) required.
• Ability to bend, twist, lift and carry- 5 to 10 kgs of weight occasionally
• Strong manufacturing background with experience in maintenance
• Attention to detail with good data analysis skills
• Ability to operate effectively both in a solitary and team-oriented environment.
• Effective communication is critical.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Openness to work with a diverse culture of people.
• Must be adaptable to change.

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you’ll receive

• Robust pension plan with employer matching
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
• 10 vacation days to start (tiered)
• Annual bonus

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

#Ownit #maintenancejobs #skretting

Please note that candidates applying to Canadian job openings must be authorised to work in Canada. Employer Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Final candidates who are offered the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

#SKCA #skretting

Additional Information

• AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.
• Eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work independently in the country where the role is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Background Check: Final candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check (and physical/drug testing for U.S. roles only).
• Employment Equity: We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
• Pay Transparency Statement: Compensation varies based on skills, education, and experience. Nutreco is committed to pay equity and considers internal equity when making final offers.

Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.