Electrician

Lactalis Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social advantages

Food donation

Free drinks

Years of Service Recognition Program

Social club, activities during the yr

Job summary

Lactalis Canada is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Electrician (442A/309) to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and automated production equipment in our Brampton facility. You will ensure safe plant operations and uphold GMPs across dairy production lines.

The role involves working Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 pm - 6:00 am, with an hourly rate of $44.55 plus a shift premium of $4/hour. Experience with PLCs, pneumatics, and industrial controls is required.

Qualifications

• Maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and automated production equipment and mechanical components used to manufacture and package dairy products.
• Ensure safe plant working environments for all employees.
• Hands on troubleshooting experience and working knowledge of pneumatics, control circuits, PLC controls and mechanical components.
• Ability to work at various heights.
• Recent experience in the food and beverage industry is considered as an asset

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair all production and packaging equipment and auxiliary equipment of the plant.
• Complete all assigned work orders completely and accurately document and return to Maintenance Manager all information describing the completion of the work order.
• Provide all information necessary to maintain proper parts inventories.
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, Health & Safety, Food Safety & Environmental Standards, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.
• Report to management any conditions or practice that adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Utilization of all technical skills required to perform tasks related to dismantling, instillation, repair, testing, and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Pneumatics

PLC controls

Mechanical systems

HMI/SCADA

VFDs

Electrical distribution

Arc flash safety

Blueprints

Education

442A or 309 license

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Clamp meters

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

About Us

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

About Us

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

Job Purpose

As a key member of the maintenance team the Industrial Maintenance Electrician (442A/309) is responsible for the following but not limited to; maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and automated production equipment & mechanical components used to manufacture and package dairy products. Additionally, they will warrant safe plant working environments for all employees.

Days and hours of work

Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 pm - 6:00 am

Hourly Rate of Pay

$44.55 with shift premium of $4 per hour for shifts starting at 10:00 pm through to 6:00 am

Responsibility

Hands on troubleshooting experience and working knowledge of pneumatics, control circuits, PLC controls and mechanical components.

Ability to work at various heights.

Ability to identify, problem solve and research alternatives within the scope of the job.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team-based environment.

Recent experience in the food and beverage industry is considered as an asset

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair all production and packaging equipment and auxiliary equipment of the plant.

Complete all assigned work orders completely and accurately document and returned to Maintenance Manager all information describing the completion of the work order

Provide all information necessary to maintain proper parts inventories

Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions.

Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, Health & Safety, Food Safety & Environmental Standards, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained

Report to management any conditions or practice that adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety

Utilization of all technical skills required to perform tasks related to dismantling, instillation, repair, testing, and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.

Completing all pertinent documents and reports, as may be required by management or the government, in an accurate and legible format.

Perform all work in a safe manner following all company's safety policies and procedure

Familiarity with industrial automation, including conveyors, HMIs and SCADA systems.

Use test equipment (multimeters, megohmmeters, clamp meters) to verify or troubleshoot electrical systems

Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving VFDs, motor starters, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, relays, and control circuits.

Read and interpret electrical blueprints, single-line diagrams, ladder logic, and use equipment manuals to diagnose and resolve issues.

Diagnose and repair faults in PLC-controlled systems (Allen Bradley preferred), including I/O modules, sensors, HMI interfaces, and wiring.

Experience with servo systems, industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus, Profibus)

Work safely with and around three-phase Electrical distribution systems up to and including 600V. Switchgear, Transformers, Disconnects, and Industrial Power Distribution.

Understand and apply Arc Flash safety procedures and safe work practices, including PPE use, safe work boundaries, and energized/de-energized work protocols.

Document all maintenance activities clearly and accurately in using a Maintenance log system, including labor time, parts used, and follow-up required

Qualifications

442A or 309 license (required)

What Lactalis Will Offer

• Social advantages
• Food donation
• Free drinks (coffee, tea,etc.)
• Years of Service Recognition Program
• Social club, activities during the year

Our ESG commitment

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our commitment to DEI

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.