Industrial Electrician

Hilton Foods; Brantford; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Foods Canada is seeking a licensed Industrial Electrician for on-site work in a fast-paced production facility. You will install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems to ensure reliable production and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years of industrial electrician experience, a valid Ontario 442A or 309A license, and strong knowledge of PLCs, sensors, and control systems.

Qualifications

• Secondary school completion is required.
• Licensed Industrial Electrician (442A) or 309A in Ontario is required.
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program is required.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation, PLCs, sensors and control systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical drawings and code specs to install and operationalize industrial equipment.
• Install, maintain, test and repair motors, sensors, servo drives, VFDs and automated equipment in food processing.
• Troubleshoot HMIs, PLC ladder logic and electrical control systems on production lines.
• Perform root-cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Maintain CMMS logs and documentation accurately.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLCs

Sensors

Control systems

Electrical drawings

Education

Secondary school completion

Ontario 442A license (Industrial Electrician)

Ontario 309A license (Construction & Maintenance)

Approved apprenticeship program

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

CMMS

Job description

Job Title: Industrial Electrician

Salary Range: CAD$38.00– CAD$43.50

Working Type: On-Site

The Licensed Industrial Electrician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and electronics systems in a highly automated Hilton Foods production facility. This role ensures production reliability, regulatory compliance, and safe operation of all electrical and control systems.

Key Accountabilities

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics and code specifications to install and operationalize industrial equipment.
• Install, maintain, test, and repair electric motors, sensors, servo drive, variable frequency drive and automated equipment used in food processing.
• Troubleshoot HMIs, PLC ladder logic, electrical and electronic control systems, including PLC‑based automation used on production lines.
• Siemens/Allen Bradly PLC experience is highly desirable.
• Perform root‑cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Inspect production equipment for wear, malfunction risks, and compliance with food‑safety electrical standards.
• Ensure all work complies with the Canadian Electrical Code and internal food‑safety standards. (ISO, HACCP)
• Complete preventative maintenance and corrective work orders, maintenance logs, and documentation accurately in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Maintain and update the site ESA logbook.
• Ensure electrical systems meet food‑plant sanitation and safety requirements.
• Follow lockout/tagout, arc‑flash, and plant safety procedures.

Key Experience, Knowledge And Skills

• Completion of secondary school required.
• Valid Industrial Electrician (442A) or Construction & Maintenance (309A) license in province of Ontario.
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation, PLCs, sensors, and control systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with food‑manufacturing equipment such as conveyors, packaging systems, chillers, mixers, grinders, slicers, batching systems, etc.
• 3–5 years of industrial or manufacturing electrician experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience considered a strong asset.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, twist, and perform repetitive motions.
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, high paced and/or noisy environments.
• Ability to lift materials (up to 50 lbs), work at heights, and operate tools safely.

Hilton Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At Hilton Foods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in a confidential manner at all times.