Electrician - Relief

Saputo Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 57,859 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Employee family assistance program

Group retirement pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid time off

RRSP & TFSA

Organized family activities

Discounted Saputo products

Job summary

Saputo Inc. in Saskatoon is seeking a Licensed Electrician to perform reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, including electrical, instrumentation, PLC, power/control, and automation systems.

The role involves installation, maintenance, and optimization across the facility, with a rotating 7:00 PM–7:00 AM schedule for a relief position. Salary starts at $47.36/hour plus a night shift premium of $1.60/hour.

Qualifications

• An instrumentation ticket is considered an asset.
• 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.
• GMP knowledge and ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

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 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.

Skills

PLC programming

Instrumentation calibration

Control systems

GMP awareness

Independent worker

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Windows OS

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?

Overview of the Role

Saputo offers a positive, clean, and supportive environment that fosters your professional growth! Our Saskatoon location is currently seeking a Licensed Electrician to join our dynamic team. 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.

Salary

$47.36 per hour in addition to a night shift premium (+$1.60/h)

Schedule

This is a relief position, and candidates must be available to work any shift as needed. The standard schedule follows a fixed rotating shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, structured as:

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

Benefits

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Employee family assistance program for employees and their families
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid time off: Sick days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Organized activities for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price

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 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.

Qualifications

• An instrumentation ticket is considered an asset.
• 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.

Employment Equity & Diversity

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 is an equal opportunity employer. The information on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence.

We support employment equity. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardship are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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