Industrial Electrician ($46.25/hr)

Sofina Foods Inc.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Weekly pay

Overtime available

Comprehensive benefits after 6 months

Pension plan with matching employer

Attendance bonus

Uniforms provided

Boot & tool allowances

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

Sofina Foods Inc. is seeking an Industrial Electrician for our midnight shift (Sun–Thu, 11pm–7:30am) at our Burlington, ON facility.

You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical systems across production, refrigeration, and packaging lines, ensuring food-safety compliance and minimal downtime. Ideal candidates have 2+ years’ experience in a fast-paced plant, valid Ontario 442A or 309A, PLC/VFD expertise, ability to read schematics, and own tools.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario Industrial Electrician (442A) or C&M Electrician (309A) Certificate of Qualification.
• Industrial manufacturing or food-processing experience preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, and automated equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Work in hot, cold, wet, humid, and refrigerated environments.
• Lift and move heavy equipment up to 50lbs.
• Work at heights or in confined spaces when required.
• Must have own set of tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Support automation, read schematics, and modify control panels.
• Read blueprints and technical documentation; document work orders.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Ontario 442A or 309A QC

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Motors & sensors

Job description

About Us

Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.

What Sofina Foods Offers

• Competitive wages of $44.25 per hour, plus $2 per hour, overnight shift premium
• Weekly pay
• Overtime available
• Full comprehensive benefits after 6 months of employment
• Pension Plan with matching employer contributions
• Monthly Attendance Bonus
• Supplied uniforms
• Annual boot and tool allowances
• Opportunity for growth

We are currently recruiting for the midnight shift, Sunday to Thursday from 11pm-730am.

Position Summary

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical systems and equipment within a fast-paced meat processing/slaughter facility. This role ensures the reliable operation of production, refrigeration, packaging, and material handling equipment to minimize downtime and support operational efficiency. The successful candidate will diagnose electrical issues, perform preventive maintenance, support automation systems, and ensure compliance with all health, safety, electrical, and food safety regulations.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical and automated production equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and control system failures
• Install, maintain, and modify electrical systems, motors, drives, control panels, sensors, and instrumentation
• Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Conduct inspections and testing of electrical systems to ensure safe and reliable operation
• Support refrigeration, conveyor, packaging, processing, and material handling equipment
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and equipment failures to minimize production downtime
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
• Ensure compliance with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and company safety policies
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders
• Work collaboratively with production, maintenance, sanitation, and quality assurance teams

Requirements

• Valid Ontario Industrial Electrician (442A) or Construction & Maintenance Electrician (309A) Certificate of Qualification
• Industrial manufacturing or food-processing experience preferred
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, and automated equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Minimum 2 years’ experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Work in hot, cold, wet, humid, and refrigerated environments
• Lift and move heavy equipment and components up to 50lbs
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, or on elevated platforms when required
• Strong communication skills
• Must have own set of tools

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