Electrician

STRIVE Recruitment; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian manufacturing firm is seeking Red Seal Electricians for their Saskatoon location. In this role, candidates will perform maintenance on electrical systems and have a solid background in instrumentation and control systems. Candidates must have 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or food processing. Competitive compensation and benefits included, with opportunities for advancement in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food processing or manufacturing preferred.
• Solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance programs.

Skills

Industrial Electrician certification

Strong knowledge of instrumentation

PLC programming skills

Familiarity with SAP

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Certified Industrial Electrician or Instrumentation Technician

Job description

Job Description

About Us

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

The Role

Our client is a reputable and leading Canadian manufacturer and supplier with multiple locations around the country, in the search for Red Seal Electricians for the Saskatoon location for their 24 / 7 operating facility. An additional $2.50 per hour is provided to those holding a Red Seal Instrumentation ticket as well.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities, as well as troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. You will also oversee the installation, maintenance, and optimization of electrical, instrumentation, PLC, power / control, and automation systems throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, test, and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries, hydraulic, HVAC, and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices.
• Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting, and other electrical components.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine the layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Conduct preventative maintenance programs and maintain records using CMMS.
• Maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
• Capable of medium to heavy lifting.

Requirements

• Certified Industrial Electrician or Instrumentation Technician.
• 3+ years of experience in food processing or manufacturing (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, calibration, and control systems.
• Skilled in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with SAP and Windows operating systems.
• Solid understanding and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Demonstrates a strong ability to perform effectively under pressure, with a proven capacity to work independently and maintain high standards with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and diligence.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation

Salary: $46.36 per hour, with a night shift premium of $1.60 per hour.

Schedule: Fixed rotating shifts from 7PM to 7AM or 7AM to 7PM, including:

• 2 work days, followed by 2 days off;
• 5 work days, followed by 5 days off;
• 2 work nights, followed by 2 days off;
• 5 work nights, followed by 5 days off.

Additional benefits include a relocation bonus, comprehensive group insurance, employee family assistance program, Employee Share Ownership Plan with employer match, paid time off (sick days and volunteer days), opportunities for contributing to RRSP & TFSA, organized activities for employees and families, and employee discounts.

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