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!
We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
