Electrician/Calibration Technician

Ferrero International S.A.; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero is seeking an Electrician/Calibration Technician to oversee the installation and calibration of process instrumentation. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while providing opportunities for professional advancement in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Rates

Fully employer-paid benefits starting on day 1

Employer matched pension

14 weeks Parental Leave top-up

15 vacation days

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Free Parking

Relocation assistance available

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience as an electrician or similar roles.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel, with SAP as an asset.
• Ability to handle loads between 10 kg and 20 kg.

Responsibilities

• Install and calibrate process instrumentation including flowmeters and gauges.
• Perform internal calibration, verification, and validation.
• Ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Industrial Maintenance Electrician License (442A or 309A)

Industrial Instrument Mechanic Certificate

Tools

MS Word

Excel

SAP

Job description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Why work at Ferrero?

• Competitive Rates
• Shift premiums
• Fully employer-paid benefits starting on day 1
• Employer matched pension
• Up to 14 weeks Parental Leave top-up
• 15 vacation days
• Opportunities for advancement
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• On-site Cafeteria
• Free Parking
• Employee events e.g. BBQ’s, ice cream days and Ferrero product giveaways!
• Relocation assistance available

About the Role:

The Electrician/Calibration Technician is responsible for the installation, calibration and operation of all process instrumentation in the plant. These instruments include flowmeters, gauges, load cells and scales. They are used to indicate, control and record key parameters such as pressure, temperature, humidity and mass flow.

Main Responsibilities:

CALIBRATION
• Performs internal calibration, verification and validation of process instrumentation
• Check and verify the operation and functions of process instrumentation
• Learn to operate industry specific instrumentation and software (e.g. Oscilloscope, Field Metrology Well)
• Provide support to vendors for external calibration activities

MAINTENANCE
• Install these instruments according to electrical schematics
• Repair and replace worn and/or faulty components of these instruments
• Assemble and install these instruments on testing apparatus
• Diagnose and rectify faults indicated in these instruments
• Provide support and training to production to read these instruments

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
• Identification of Continuous Improvement initiatives related to productive factors
• Gives support, throughout data analysis, to the Department Manager and SSP Unit in identifying possible continuous improvement initiatives related to process instrumentation

QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY
• Ensure all program requirements/standards regarding quality and food safety are implemented, practiced and maintained
• Compliance to regulations and procedures to maintain the highest levels of health and safety, food safety, GMP's and HACCP
• Participate in and support with internal and external audits to ensure compliance

DOCUMENTATION
• Documents all calibration and maintenance activities in a detailed and organized manner

Who we are looking for:

• The successful candidate must have a Grade 12 education
• Industrial Maintenance Electrician License (442A or 309A) preferred
• 4-7 years of experience as an electrician or other relevant roles
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• SAP is an asset
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Work activities involve handling loads between 10 kg and 20 kg
• Industrial Instrument Mechanic Certificate preferred

Accommodations:

Ferrero Canada will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.