Instrumentation Technologist

Maple Leaf Foods Inc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Learning and development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement program

Volunteer days for community impact

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is seeking a Systems Technologist (Instrumentation) to troubleshoot, calibrate, and service industrial instrumentation at the Heritage site. You will support installation, maintenance programs, and fast repair responses to improve plant yield and reliability.

You will read PLC/HMI programs, work with Allen-Bradley and Siemens controls, and coordinate with engineering for equipment changes while upholding food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Global Standard for Food Safety and continual improvement.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Expert in reading/modifying PLC and HMI programming.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC; knowledge of Siemens control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Test and maintain instruments for flow, level, pressure, temperature, and composition.
• Input on equipment installation and preventive maintenance.
• Drive yield improvements through planned maintenance and fast repairs.
• Repair/adjust sensors, transmitters, and PLCs; replace defective parts.
• Provide instrumentation support and training for plant electricians.
• Liaise with engineering on equipment modifications.
• Support new program launches for other departments.
• Maintain plant controls specifications and parts lists for new equipment.
• Design electrical schematics in AutoCAD for equipment changes.
• Maintain calibration records and procedures.
• Develop critical spare parts list for key equipment.
• Install instruments on existing and new equipment; provide operational support.
• Commit to Maple Leaf Foods' Global Food Safety standards.

Skills

Process control systems

PLC/HMI programming

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens control systems

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Opportunity

As part of Maple Leaf Food’s Operations team, the Systems Technologist (Instrumentation) position at Heritage will be responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and calibrating industrial measuring and controlling instrumentation.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

Base Salary: $59,000 – $87,000 CAD base pay annually

The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.

Snapshot Of a Day-in-the-Life

• Determine tests and maintenance procedures for instruments used for measuring and controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature, chemical composition and other variables in manufacturing and processing.
• Provide input on equipment installation, total predictive/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Drive yield improvement through effective planned maintenance and fast response to repair issues.
• Repair and adjust system components, such as sensors, transmitters and programmable logic controllers, or remove and replace defective parts.
• Provide instrumentation support and training for plant electricians.
• Liaison with engineering department on all related equipment modifications.
• Provide support for all departments when launching new programs.
• Maintain plant controls specification and parts list for new equipment entering the plant.
• Design electrical schematics in AutoCAD format for any equipment changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of calibration records and procedures.
• Develop and maintain critical spare parts list for all key equipment.
• Install control and measurement instruments on existing and new plant equipment and processes
• Provide support for plant equipment when required.
• Shall demonstrate full commitment to the implementation of the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes which facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management.

What You’ll Bring

• Shall demonstrate full commitment to the implementation of the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes which facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management.
• 5+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an environment utilizing Lean manufacturing principles.
• Expert in process control systems with ability to read and modify PLC and HMI programming.
• Specific expertise in Allen-Bradley PLC logic with good working knowledge of other control systems such as Siemens.
• Logical approach for troubleshooting.
• Progressive team player with focus on continuous improvement.

What We Offer At Maple Leaf Foods

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.