Electrician - Night shift

Dare Foods; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Dare Foods, located in Cambridge, Ontario, is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician for night shift. The role focuses on electrical maintenance across the plant, including PLC troubleshooting and wiring, to ensure continuous production and safety in a food manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of experience, an Ontario 442A license, and familiarity with AB FactoryTalk, Studio, and SEW drives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Ontario industrial electrician trade license 442A is required.
• Desirable to have Construction and Maintenance 309A license.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs (AB FactoryTalk, Studio & SEW) and with variable speed drives.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate solid communication and interpersonal skills in a team-based environment.
• Minimize downtime and maximize production output.
• Perform electrical preventative maintenance on facility equipment.
• Ensure electrical code compliance for plant equipment (Canadian Electrical Code).
• Respond to breakdown calls and troubleshoot/repair problems promptly.
• Perform breakdown analysis to address root causes with action plans.
• Maintain safety and report unsafe conditions.
• Keep maintenance shop clean and organized.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs and stand/walk for long periods.
• Attend shifts including weekends and rotating schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial electrician

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical diagrams

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting faults

Education

Ontario 442A electrician license

Construction & Maintenance 309A

Tools

AB FactoryTalk

Studio 5000

SEW servo drives

Job description

Job Description

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Night Shift

Pay Rate: $46.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate solid communication and interpersonal skills in a team-based work environment
• Ensure production downtime is minimized and production output is maximized
• Perform electrical preventative maintenance on all facility equipment as assigned
• Ensure the Canadian Electrical Code with Provincial supplement is adhered to for all plant equipment
• Respond promptly to breakdown calls and troubleshoot/repair the problems
• Perform breakdown analysis to create action plans to address root causes
• Perform electrical maintenance activities safely and report unsafe conditions
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and organization in maintenance shop
• Requires standing, walking, reaching and bending for periods of time across all areas of the facility. Ability to lift up to 30lbs in a safe manner.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality; flexibility in work schedule to accommodate business requirements; including weekends and rotating shifts
• Some repairs will be conducted in high or low temperature and/or confined space
• Other duties when assign

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have a valid Ontario industrial electrician trade license 442A
• Desirable to have a valid Construction and Maintenance 309A
• Experience troubleshooting with PLC’s (AB Factory Talk, Studio & SEW), logic controllers and variable speed and servo drives (Rockwell, SEW & Others)
• Experience reading and troubleshooting electrical diagrams and schematics drawings
• PLC programming on controls, network and automation experience would be an asset
• Hands on experience on panel troubleshooting, servo drives, plant controls (SCADA), and highly automated packaging would be considered an asset
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment would be considered a definite asset
• Experience in servicing General Power Distribution Systems (including IR scanning, oil analysis on transformers, visual and electrical inspection)
• Experience on troubleshooting Life Support Systems (fire alarms, emergency lighting, speakers and others)
• Experience inspecting and troubleshooting Lightning Protection Systems to ensure resistance meets the ESA Specifications and all applicable local regulations if applicable

Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.