Can Fill and Seamer Specialist

Leamington, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 7, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Associate
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Manage can filler and seamer projects from planning through closeout, including design approval, component selection, installation coordination, risk mitigation, and safety compliance. Maintain equipment strategies and documentation, coordinate preventive maintenance and trades personnel, and troubleshoot machinery issues across the facility.

Job details

Highbury Canco recognizes that our employees, who live, work, and contribute to the Leamington and surrounding area, are at the core of our success. We are dedicated to fostering a company culture that promotes growth, education, recognition, and appreciation. With various initiatives and programs, we provide a comprehensive compensation package, extensive training, apprenticeships, and mentoring programs, as well as employee appreciation initiatives. Additionally, our employees have access to exclusive discounts at our Highbury Brand Store. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Highbury Canco team as a Can Fill and Seamer Specialist. As a Can Fill and Seamer Specialist you will you will oversee can filler and seamer design approval, component selection, and coordination of filler and seamer installations across the facility. RESPONSIBILITIES: Managing assigned projects from conception to closeout, ensuring timely and budget-compliant deliverables. Identifying and mitigating project risks within resource and budget constraints, including safety, quality, and performance. Ensuring compliance with Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews and project-related protocols. Coordinating cross-functional teams to develop and install projects, documenting objectives and addressing issues. Developing and maintaining can filler and seamer systems and maintenance documentation. Serving as a main source of contact in identifying, planning, and communicating preventative maintenance, as well as follow up; Establishing and maintaining plant-wide can filler and seamer strategies. Providing clear directions to trades personnel, including contractors, regarding work scope and adherence to policies. Identifying resource needs and collaborating with managers to ensure timely project completion. Assisting in troubleshooting can filler and seamer equipment and associated machinery. Communicating task completion, project progress, and duties to management and stakeholders. Troubleshooting and rectifying can filler and seamer related issues within the entire facility. Fulfilling additional assigned duties as necessary. REQUIREMENTS: Completion of Mechanical/ Millwright Trade Certification, College/ University related education, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in can filler and seamer machinery or related roles. Proficiency with Angelus, JBT, Continental, Elmar, Phaudler; fillers and seamers and associated machinery. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and rectify complex filler and seamer issues. Knowledge of safe work practices associated with confined spaces, working with heavy equipment, power tools, hand tools and chemicals systems. Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role is preferred. Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical information and lead a team. Why you should join us: Company Culture At Highbury, we are more than just a company. We are a family. We care about each other and support each other in our work. We celebrate our achievements and learn from our challenges. We embrace diversity and inclusion and respect everyone’s opinions and perspectives. We have fun together and enjoy what we do. Benefits & Perks We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages that include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, wellness programs, recognition programs, and more. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online with your resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This job posting is for an existing vacancy that the employer currently intends to fill.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a mechanical or millwright trade certification, related college or university education, or education in a related field, along with at least five years of experience with can filler and seamer machinery or related roles. Candidates should be proficient with Angelus, JBT, Continental, Elmar, and Phaudler equipment, and have strong troubleshooting, safety, communication, and problem-solving skills; supervisory experience is preferred.