Industrial Electrician

Cmsa Ascv; Brampton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Weekly pay

Onsite cafeteria

Discount at Chicken Shop

Career advancement

Job summary

Maple Lodge Farms is seeking an Electrician to perform skilled journeyperson level electrical maintenance in a high‑volume food production environment. You will troubleshoot, repair, install and service systems across production areas, while supporting other trades as needed.

The role requires PLC/SCADA experience, knowledge of electrical codes, and a valid Electrician license or proof of apprenticeship. Ontario location, shift specifics provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in industrial maintenance, preferably food industry.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting, PLC and automation.
• Knowledge of CFIA/GMP/HACCP/OHSA/WHMIS is preferred.
• Licensed Electrician (442A/309) or Apprentice with proof requested.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical troubleshooting and repairs in production areas.
• Respond to alarms, perform preventive maintenance, and fix faults.
• Work with PLC/SCADA/HMI and drive systems on automated equipment.
• Read drawings and electrical codes to lay out installations.
• Supervise Apprentice Electricians under Licensed Electrician.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/Automation

Reading schematics

SCADA/HMI/Drive systems

Electrical licenses

Tools

AC/DC drives

Servo drives

Industrial control

Job description

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family‑owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

Reporting to the Electrician Manager, the Electrician will be responsible for performing skilled journeyperson level work involving troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance, installation/dismantling of systems and projects, as well as diagnostics, and repairs. This is an existing position in the company. Salary Range provided is ranges from level 3 apprentice to licensed electrician.

Location: 8301 Winston Churchill Blvd, Brampton, ON L6Y 0A2

Shift: Sunday – Thursday 11:00pm – 7:30am.

What’s in it for you

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What you will be doing

• Complete electrical troubleshooting, emergency or scheduled repairs on all equipment involved with production and supporting departments.
• Troubleshoot/repair/replace as required all electrical equipment at MLF. Respond to and repair fire alarms and any other alarms called by security. Check and repair ground faults. Complete electrical preventative maintenance. Troubleshoot incoming hydro disruptions.
• Assist other trades and other duties as required.
• Proven abilities to work on PLC, HMI, SCADA, AC/DC drives, servo drives and motion controls.
• Experience and thorough understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems for automated machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• Provides oversight and guidance to Apprentice Electricians. Apprentice Electricians complete all duties of an Electrician under the guidance of a Licensed Electrician.

What you will bring

• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience preferably in the food industry. Fast paced industrial environments, with an area of expertise in electrical troubleshooting combined with a strong understanding of PLC and Automation.
• Experience required in inspection, testing, diagnosing, servicing, maintaining and overhauling a wide variety of electrical, instrumentation, control, electronic equipment, components, sensors, protective devices and relays.
• Experienced in installing AC/DC drives, Servo Drives and thermostats, electrical wirings, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.;
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS;
• Ability to work from schematics, drawings and prints when troubleshooting.
• Must possess mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi‑tasking is essential.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Must possess a valid Electrician license, 442A or 309 (Licensed).
• Must provide proof of apprenticeship or prior experience (Apprentice).
• Fire alarm certification an asset.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.