Electrician

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bakery is seeking an Industrial Electrician for their Kitchener facility to ensure the reliability and efficiency of production machinery. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and relevant electrical experience, with a commitment to safety and quality. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits

Pension plan with matching contribution

Bonuses

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• 2-5 years industrial electrical and mechanical experience preferred.
• General knowledge of PLCs required.
• Flexible shift availability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery, including electrical systems.
• Optimize equipment safety and participate in improvement projects.
• Clean and perform preventative maintenance on bakery equipment.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Industrial Electrician License (442A or 309A)

Tools

PLC

Refrigeration systems

Job description

Introduction

Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We have an “entrepreneurial” mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own “creativity” and “out of the box” thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Overview

Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

Location:560 Victoria Street North Kitchener Ontario N2H 5G2

Shift:Rotational

Pay rate:$42/hr.

What Wonderbrands Offers:

• Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Bonuses
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

In a typical day you will:

• Repair, troubleshooting and installation of machinery including electrical and electronic equipment, control systems and automation.

Responsibilities

• Electrical wiring and testing of automated systems.
• Optimize equipment safety, efficiency and reliability, participating in continuous improvement projects and completing work orders according to PM schedules.
• Previous Food industry experience preferred.
• PLC and HMI programming changes and troubleshooting including modification and calibration of equipment; weight scales VFD, Servomotors and network communications experience.
• Comply with all applicable legislative and Bakery food safety, health and safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Service, clean and perform preventative maintenance and overhaul on all production and bakery equipment.
• Continually improve equipment function via design improvements.
• Ensure that work area is clean of debris and hazards at all times and check work area for such hazards upon arrival and when departing each area of work.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with legislated and company health and safety standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• 2-5 years' industrial, electrical and mechanical experience, preferably in the food industry.
• General knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and ability to assist all trades people as required
• Problem solving skills and good communication skills are required.
• Ability to work a flexible shift day/afternoon/night, Sunday to Saturday.
• Industrial Electrician License (442A) or 309A is an asset.
• Refrigeration Operator experience an asset.

If you’re excited about this opportunity and love baked goods, we invite you to apply!

Wonderbrands is committed to fostering a work environment with strong core values that support diversity through various policies, programs and activities that encourage sensitivity and accommodations. Wonderbrands offers employment regardless of race, colour, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Diversity is integral to our success as an organization and we will use diversity as a model to help identify and develop the best talent, create effective teams, and achieve overall excellence. In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.