Maintenance Electrician

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid vacation

Overtime opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Wonderbrands in Calgary is hiring a Maintenance Electrician to repair and maintain industrial bakery equipment, ensuring safe, reliable operation. You will perform electrical maintenance, install and troubleshoot components, and provide technical support to production teams to maximize uptime.

The role requires PLC/HMI experience, knowledge of VFDs and servomotors, and the ability to work a rotating day/afternoon/night shift in a food production environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold Industrial Electrician License (442A) or 309A.
• 2–5 years industrial electrical/mechanical experience, preferably in food.
• Good PLC knowledge and ability to assist all trades.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to work flexible shift (days/afternoon/night).

Responsibilities

• Program/modify PLC and HMI; calibrate equipment and weigh scales.
• Repair, troubleshoot, and install electrical and control systems.
• Electrical wiring and testing of automated systems.
• Support production uptime and preventive maintenance.
• Work safely and adhere to PM schedules and SOPs.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Flexible shift

Education

Industrial Electrician License (442A) or 309A

Tools

PLC / HMI programming tools

VFDs & Servomotors

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Introduction

Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We have an "entrepreneurial" mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own "creativity" and "out of the box" thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Overview

Wonderbrands is a leading North American bakery company with a specialized focus across key bakery categories, including breads & rolls; alternatives breads, and others. We are the makers of Wonder®Bread, Country Harvest®, D'Italiano®, Gadoua®, and Casa Mendosa™ tortillas. We bake our products in 14 facilities across Canada, conducting our business with integrity, contributing to our communities, and fostering a respectful culture. We are building a culture of success here, and it depends on our people striving for greatness and having the courage and commitment to getting better every day.

As we forge ahead in the transformation of our business, we are coming together as a united North American enterprise, rebuilding our asset base, adding significant new capacity, and focusing on the development of our people. These building blocks are essential to moving forward as a growth-focused, insights-driven, consumer-led company that will celebrate food and the central part that food plays in our life.

Location:203 58 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0N9

Full-time Shift:Afternoon/Night (Rotates every 4 weeks) - Continental (10-12-hour shifts)

Licensed Millwright Wage:$46.37 plus bonus and $1.50 night shift premium, overtime available + quarterly bonus pay

Position:Maintenance Electrician

As theMaintenance Electrician,you will be required to repair and maintain industrial bakery equipment to ensure a safe and reliable operation.

As a member of the maintenance team, your primary responsibility includes perform electrical maintenance, install, examine, replace or repair components; trouble shoot electrical systems and building services. In addition, you will provide technical support to production teams in supporting production uptime, ensuring optimal functioning of the production equipment and facilities. This position provides critical support in reducing production down time, implementing and maintaining electrical programs, preventive maintenance of equipment, and effective troubleshooting and repair of equipment. The Electrician is a member of the maintenance team and as such, participates in team efforts to achieve assigned department goals; works closely with other team members to ensure all maintenance activities are completed on time, according to SOPs and regulatory requirements; and provides support to other roles within the maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• PLC and HMI programming changes and troubleshooting including modification and calibration of equipment; weight scales VFD, Servomotors and network communications experience.
• Repair, troubleshooting and installation of machinery including electrical and electronic equipment, control systems and automation.
• Electrical wiring and testing of automated systems.
• Optimize equipment safety, efficiency and reliability, participating in continuous improvement projects and completing work orders according to PM schedules.
• Previous Food industry experience preferred.
• Comply with all applicable legislative and Bakery food safety, health and safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Service, clean and perform preventative maintenance and overhaul on all production and bakery equipment.
• Continually improve equipment function via design improvements.
• Ensure that work area is clean of debris and hazards at all times and check work area for such hazards upon arrival and when departing each area of work.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with legislated and company health and safety standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Must have Industrial Electrician License (442A) or 309A.
• Refrigeration Operator Class "B" Certification is an asset.
• 2-5 years' industrial, electrical and mechanical experience, preferably in the food industry.
• General knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and ability to assist all tradespeople as required.
• Problem solving skills and good communication skills are required.
• Ability to work a flexible shift day/afternoon/night, Sunday to Saturday.

We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including

• Strong benefit and pension plans
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Growth path to line leader and supervisory roles

Wonderbrands is committed to fostering a work environment with strong core values that support diversity through various policies, programs and activities that encourage sensitivity and accommodations. Wonderbrands offers employment regardless of race, colour, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Diversity is integral to our success as an organization and we will use diversity as a model to help identify and develop the best talent, create effective teams, and achieve overall excellence. In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct - it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.