Full time

Zohorecruit; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchener, Canada-based manufacturing client seeks an Industrial Electrician to troubleshoot, repair, and support operations on shift in a food processing environment.

The role requires a 442A ticket and hands-on experience with electrical systems and PLCs. You will mentor operators, maintain documentation, and help optimize maintenance schedules to improve reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrician with 442A ticket and maintenance experience.
• Experience with PLC programming and networking.
• Food, beverage or consumer packaged goods experience preferred.
• Strong safety and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment in a food processing plant.
• Install new electrical systems.
• Provide technical knowledge transfer to packaging and maintenance staff.
• Maintain electrical documentation and controls programming.
• Support maintenance planning and scheduling of activities.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

442A ticket

Job description

Kitchener, Canada | Posted on 08/31/2026

Our clients, a leader in the Brewing Industry is looking for anIndustrial Electrician to join their team.

Role Summary:

The IndustrialElectrician will be responsible for on shift calls to troubleshoot, repair, andassist operations.

Accountabilities:

• Industrialelectrician with 442A ticket
  
• Installof new electrical systems
  
• Troubleshootand maintain equipment in a food processing plant
  
• Providetechnical expertise in all areas of maintenance and engineering with focus onelectrical and controls system including PLC programming
  
• Providecoaching, direction and technical knowledge transfer to packaging andmaintenance operators and staff
  
• Providesupport to the maintenance department for the effective planning and schedulingof maintenance activities through the review of preventative maintenanceroutines
  
• Troubleshootproduction and quality issues in conjunction with maintenance and operatingpersonnel.
  
• Ensurethat maintenance and quality standards are maintained at or above industrystandards and follows good manufacturing practices
  
• Support maintenanceactivities for all production equipment and facilities in a cost-effectivemanner to enhance the efficiency, reliability and life of equipment
  
• Identification ofpackaging and maintenance opportunities, both operational and equipment basedto improve safety, quality and cost performance
  
• Maintains electricaldocumentation and current controls programming off plant equipment.
  
• Perform duties andassignments as required by the senior management team
  

Qualifications

• 2+ years related maintenanceexperience in an industrial environment
  
• 2+ years’ experiencewith PLC programming & networking
  
• Food or beverage orconsumer packaged goods experience preferred
  
• Excellent interpersonalskills to work with diverse groups across all boundaries
  
• Solid command of safetyand regulatory compliance requirements
  
• Ability to effectivelymanage multiple priorities, often with demanding time constraints
  
• Strong sense of urgencyand accountability
  

Salary: $36/hr + $4 premium for night shift + $1 premium for weekends