Maintenance Electrician

Great Connections; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Food manufacturing company in Ontario is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to maintain and repair industrial bakery equipment. Responsibilities include performing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have an Industrial Electrician License and experience in the food industry. This role offers the chance to contribute to production uptime and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain industrial bakery equipment.
• Perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting of systems.
• Provide technical support to production teams.

Skills

Industrial Electrician License (442A or 309A)

PLC knowledge

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Refrigeration Operator Class 'B' Certification

2-5 years of industrial electrical experience

Job description

Our client a leading Food manufacturing company is seeking Maintenance Electricians to join the team :

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

LOCATION : Etobicoke, ON

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.

In a typical day, you will :

• 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 schedulesPrevious 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.

Job 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 trades people as required
• Problem solving skills and good communication skills are requiredAbility to work a flexible shift day / afternoon / night, Sunday to Saturday.