Industrial Electrician — PLCs & High-Speed Packaging

Sleeman Breweries Ltd.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

RRSP matching

Work-life balance

Family benefits

Parental leave top-up

Employee product credit

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Discount program

Professional development

Job summary

Sleeman Breweries in Guelph, Ontario is seeking an Electrician to maintain and improve plant and warehouse equipment across a fast-paced brewing operation. This onsite role features 12-hour rotating days and nights including weekends, with a focus on preventative maintenance and reliability.

You’ll apply PLC programming knowledge, troubleshoot high-speed packaging lines, install new equipment, and keep precise maintenance records in CMMS.

Qualifications

• Provincial Industrial Electrician License (309A or 442A) – Certificate of Apprenticeship
• 3+ years' experience as a Licensed Journeyman Electrician
• Experience with high-speed manufacturing or packaging equipment
• Strong knowledge of PLC (Allen Bradley), HMI, ControlLogix, Ethernet, and Data Highway
• Proven ability to program and modify PLC programs
• CMMS experience and Microsoft Office tools
• Solid understanding of safe work practices (heights, confined space, lockout/tagout, hot work)
• Process controls and instrumentation knowledge
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across production areas
• Commitment to food safety standards (ISO 22000)

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repair: Complete preventative and corrective maintenance work orders safely and on time to support continuous operations.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnose and repair high-speed packaging and brewery equipment to minimize downtime and improve line efficiency.
• Equipment Installation & Overhaul: Install new production equipment and participate in annual overhauls and upgrades.
• Technical Expertise: Program and modify PLCs, and provide process control support in collaboration with engineering and technical teams.
• Cross-Trade Support & Documentation: Assist with mechanical and plumbing work as needed and maintain accurate maintenance records within CMMS systems.

Skills

Licensed Journeyman Electrician

PLC programming

CMMS experience

High-speed manufacturing

Education

Provincial Industrial Electrician License (309A or 442A)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI

ControlLogix

Ethernet

Data Highway

Job description

Sleeman Breweries in Guelph, Ontario is seeking an Electrician to maintain and improve plant and warehouse equipment across a fast-paced brewing operation. This onsite role features 12-hour rotating days and nights including weekends, with a focus on preventative maintenance and reliability.

You’ll apply PLC programming knowledge, troubleshoot high-speed packaging lines, install new equipment, and keep precise maintenance records in CMMS.