Electrician

Saputo, Inc.; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Telemedicine

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid time off

RRSP & TFSA

Training and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a qualified industrial electrician for its Port Coquitlam facility to support high‑speed manufacturing operations.

Read drawings, install and service electrical equipment, test circuits, and participate in preventative maintenance programs to keep lines running safely. You will work independently within a collaborative team, handle confined spaces and heavy lifting, and bring a Journeyperson Red Seal with PLC exposure.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Certificate Industrial Red Seal required.
• Excellent mechanical skills and ability to perform general plant/equipment maintenance.
• Food industry or high-speed packaging experience preferred.
• PLC training and experience would be an asset.
• Demonstrate excellent trouble shooting skills and analytical abilities.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and within an interdependent team.
• A high level of self-motivation and initiative.
• Proven proficiency and dependability in current position with a good safety record.
• Able to work in confined space and perform some heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematic and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• Install, troubleshoot, replace or repair medium/low voltage electrical motors, VFDs, PLCs and other electrical components.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, regulators and reactors.
• Maintain, repair, test and install industrial storage batteries, hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• Basic understanding of ladder logic program.
• Conduct preventative maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
• Carry out general plant/equipment maintenance.
• Maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Independence

Initiative

Safety record

Heavy lifting

Confined spaces

Team player

Education

Journeyperson Certificate Industrial Red Seal

Tools

PLC training

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematic and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
• Install, troubleshoot, replace or repair medium/low voltage electrical motors, VFDs, PLCs and other electrical components
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, regulators and reactors
• Maintain, repair, test and install industrial storage batteries, hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
• Basic understanding of ladder logic program
• Conduct preventative maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
• Carry out general plant/ equipment maintenance
• Maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Certificate Industrial Red Seal
• Excellent mechanical skills and ability to carry out general plant/ equipment maintenance
• Food industry or high-speed packaging experience
• PLC training and experience would be an asset
• Demonstrate excellent trouble shooting skills and analytical skills
• Able to work independently with minimum supervisor and within an interdependent team
• A high level of self-motivation and initiative
• Proven proficiency and dependability in current position with a good safety record
• Able to work in confined space and perform some heavy lifting

Benefits

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Organized activities for employees and their families
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Company Information

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Legal & Equal Opportunity Statements

All open jobs offered by Saputo Inc. and all companies, corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and other entities controlled by Saputo Inc. (collectively, "Saputo") on Saputo's web site are subject to specific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications, and preferred experience are determined by a Saputo subsidiary, office or department, and all positions are subject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. This would include immigration laws pertaining to work authorization requirements and any other applicable government permissions or compliance. The materials on this site are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained on this site or in any referenced links. While Saputo attempts to update this site on a timely basis, the information is effective only as of the time and date of posting. Strict confidentiality will be observed at all times.

Saputo is an equal opportunity employer.

We support employment equity.

Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly.

Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries.

With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

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