🍁 Earn up to $69,888 per year in total compensation as a Factory Maintenance Worker with Grape Leaves Food Inc. in Windsor, ON (N8N 2M1). This full-time role offers LMIA-backed visa sponsorship for qualified international applicants, competitive hourly pay of CAD $20–$28, and steady shifts. Join a reliable food production employer where your hands-on skills keep essential equipment running safely and efficiently. Applications are reviewed quickly due to active hiring needs.
Job Summary
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Grape Leaves Food Inc. is hiring 10 Factory Maintenance Workers to support production operations at its Windsor, Ontario facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and keep equipment operating at peak performance in a clean, safety-focused food manufacturing environment. Your work helps ensure consistent output, minimal downtime, and the high quality standards expected in Canadian food production.
This opportunity is open to foreign workers and international applicants. Qualified candidates may be supported with LMIA and visa sponsorship to work in Canada. The role provides full-time hours, structured training, and the chance to build valuable industrial maintenance experience in a stable sector. If you enjoy solving mechanical and basic electrical issues, working with tools, and collaborating with production teams, this is a strong fit.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Preventive Maintenance: Execute scheduled inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and parts replacement to prevent equipment failures.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical and minor electrical issues on production lines and auxiliary systems to restore operation safely and quickly.
Repairs: Perform hands-on repairs using hand and power tools on conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and packaging or processing equipment.
Equipment Setup: Assist with machine changeovers, calibrations, and startups to meet production plans and quality specifications.
Safety Compliance: Follow lockout/tagout, GMP, and workplace safety procedures; maintain a clean, organized work area.
Documentation: Record work performed, parts used, and findings in maintenance logs or CMMS accurately and on time.
Parts and Inventory: Identify required spare parts, support stock control, and communicate low inventory to supervisors.
Collaboration: Coordinate with production, QA, and sanitation teams to minimize downtime and ensure food safety standards are upheld.
Continuous Improvement: Report recurring issues, suggest improvements, and participate in root cause analysis to enhance equipment reliability.
Installations and Upgrades: Support installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment or modifications as required.
Requirements
Hands-on mechanical aptitude and the ability to use hand and power tools safely.
Experience in equipment maintenance or repair in a factory, plant, or similar setting is preferred.
Basic electrical troubleshooting skills are an asset.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, equipment manuals, and safety procedures.
Familiarity with GMP and food safety practices is an advantage.
Physically fit to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 kg when needed.
Good communication skills in English; ability to document maintenance activities clearly.
Willingness to work shifts and occasional overtime to support production demands.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational training or trade coursework in industrial maintenance, millwrighting, or electromechanics is an asset but not mandatory.
Working Conditions
Food manufacturing environment with machinery, moving equipment, and routine sanitation activity.
Full-time shift work; schedules may include days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays as needed.
Standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the shift; lifting and carrying parts and tools when required.
Exposure to moderate noise, cleaning chemicals, and temperature variations within safe, controlled limits.
Personal protective equipment provided and required at all times in designated areas.
Occasional on-call support or overtime during peak production or urgent breakdowns.
Benefits
Competitive hourly pay of CAD $20–$28, with overtime paid according to Ontario employment standards.
Structured onboarding and paid training to learn equipment and safety procedures.
LMIA support and visa sponsorship for eligible international candidates.
Consistent full-time hours with stable scheduling.
Protective equipment provided for on-site work.
Vacation pay and statutory holiday pay in accordance with Employment Standards.
Opportunities to develop skills and pursue internal advancement.
Visa Sponsorship & Immigration Information
Eligible foreign workers may be supported under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Depending on your background, longer-term pathways such as Express Entry or a Provincial Nominee Program could also be relevant after you begin working in Canada. Sponsorship availability is for qualified candidates who meet role requirements and immigration criteria.
Prepare a valid passport, updated resume, educational credentials, and employment references. If you have trade or technical training certificates, include copies. Language testing is not always required for employer-driven permits, but English ability to perform the job and follow safety procedures is essential. The process typically involves receiving a job offer, employer LMIA approval, and then applying for a Canadian work permit with supporting documents.
How to Apply
Prepare an updated resume/CV in English outlining maintenance, mechanical, or factory experience.
Highlight relevant skills such as troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safety procedures.
State your current work authorization status and whether you require visa sponsorship.
Include references or certificates if available.
Submit your application through the apply button on this page.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
About the Company
Grape Leaves Food Inc. is a food manufacturing employer based in Windsor, Ontario. The company operates a modern production environment focused on reliable output, consistent quality, and strong safety practices.
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As part of the production support team, maintenance employees help keep equipment running smoothly, enable on-time orders, and support continuous improvement. The company values practical problem solvers who take pride in safe, efficient work.
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $69,888 per year
Work Location: In person
Vacancies: 10 positions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is visa sponsorship available for this role? A: Yes. Qualified candidates may be supported with an LMIA and a Canadian work permit under the TFWP.
Q: Can international applicants / foreign workers apply? A: Yes. International applicants are encouraged to apply, and sponsorship may be offered to suitable candidates.
Q: What is the salary and is it negotiable? A: The pay range is CAD $20–$28 per hour, with overtime as per Ontario law. Final rates depend on skills, shifts, and experience.
Q: Is previous experience required? A: Hands-on maintenance or repair experience in a factory or similar environment is preferred. Candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and readiness to learn will be considered.
Q: What are the working hours? A: This is a full-time position with shift schedules. Hours may include days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and occasional overtime to meet production demands.
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Q: Is this a permanent position? A: The role is full-time and ongoing. For sponsored workers, the initial work permit length follows immigration approvals and may be renewable.
Q: What is the LMIA process? A: The employer applies for an LMIA to confirm the need for a foreign worker. After approval, you use the LMIA and job offer to apply for a Canadian work permit with supporting documents.
Q: How do I apply? A: Submit your application through the apply button on this page.
Take the next step toward a stable, hands-on career in Canada as a Factory Maintenance Worker. Apply now to join Grape Leaves Food Inc. in Windsor, Ontario, and grow your skills in a supportive manufacturing environment with visa sponsorship available. Roles are being filled on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
