Electrician

Sunrisefarms; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrisefarms is seeking an Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems in a food manufacturing plant. The role requires a Red Seal certification and offers a pay rate of $44 per hour. The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting skills and have experience in food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have an Interprovincial Red Seal Electrical Trade ticket.
• Preferably electrical experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 20 kilograms required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs all mechanical and electrical systems at the plant.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration activities.
• Actively promote health and safety in the workplace.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Manual Dexterity

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Interprovincial Red Seal Electrical Trade ticket

Tools

Steel toe/heel rubber boots

General tool equipment (wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers)

Powered tools (grinders, saws)

Job description

Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

Job Purpose

To provide the plant with a high level of Electrical expertise that ensures the company objectives are supported, maintenance goals are efficiently and effectively met, and departmental downtime goals and preventative maintenance schedules are achieved. To carry out equipment and building repairs as required, while adhering to quality, safety, food safety, and legislative standards and guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs maintains, and repairs all mechanical and electrical systems and all machinery at the plant.
• Provide support to production in troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Complies with all necessary manufacturing codes, regulations, and standards i.e. GMP, HACCP, WHIMIS, MSDS etc.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration activities. Maintain an updated record of PM.
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve maintenance operations
• Actively promote health and safety in the workplace.
• Completes Maintenance reports and logs as required.
• Perform predial electrical installation when required as per the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Able to perform repair, replacement, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting in the following items: tubing, fittings and air supply, pressure devises, level switch, temperature sensor, flow meters, regulators and valves, machinery lubrication, alignment of machinery, power drives, identify machine components, water pumps, pneumatic systems, hydraulic system, vacuum systems, fans and blowers, select pipes, valves and fittings, control system (sensor, limit switch, PLC reading input/output feedback), compressors, all filters, belts, bearings, gear box, chains, welding.
• Microsoft Excel: Create spreadsheet, print, etc.
• Microsoft Word: Know how to write a report, create PDFs, attached pictures, format the file, print, etc.
• CMMS System: create work orders, update the system, close work orders, etc
• Email: create and manage emails.
• Other duties as required

Knowledge & Background Requirements:

• Must have an Interprovincial Red Seal Electrical Trade ticket.
• Preferably electrical experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong preventive and maintenance and troubleshooting ability.
• Strong working knowledge of plumbing and machining.
• Must be flexible in terms of shift work .
• Great Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code Book.
• Great troubleshoot skills in PLC, VFDs and Motor control circuit.

Skills Required:

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical Aptitude (including welding skills).
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Ability to lift up to 20 kilograms required.

Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English
• Manual Dexterity
• Highly flexible to perform multiple tasks
• Maintain good attendance

Tools Required:

• Steel toe/heel rubber boots. Boots must be in good, clean repair and have good tread at all times
• Hairnet, Clean smock, Hearing protection, Rubber gloves, Arm sleeves, Safety hats (when applicable), Safety goggles/glasses
• General tool equipment such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Powered tools such as grinders, saws, etc.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to wet/cold/warm/hot conditions
• Exposure to excessive noise
• Physically demanding (lifting, pushing/pulling, bending)
• Standing/bending/crouching for prolonged periods of time

$44 - $44 an hour

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At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.