Maintenance Electrician (Royal Canin - Guelph) - $3000 Sign on Bonus

Mars; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pet food manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join their team in Guelph, Ontario. The successful candidate will handle preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal performance of production equipment. With a competitive salary starting at $45 per hour, and comprehensive benefits from day one, this role is perfect for skilled technicians looking to grow within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, Vision & Dental

Paid Time Off - 160 hours

Bonus based on performance

Merit Pay based on performance

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience maintaining control systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment.
• Experience with AC and DC control systems.
• PLC/HMI set-up & troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preventive & predictive maintenance as well as troubleshooting equipment breakdowns.
• Prioritize maintenance calls utilizing support from managers and operators.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Computer Literacy

Education

Certified Journeyman – 309A or 442A

Job description

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• Has advanced skills, typically gained through a combination of job-related training/education and considerable work experience
• May act as a lead, coordinating the work of others
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practices
• Has developed a specialized level of skill to perform assigned tasks
  
  

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

• Has advanced skills, typically gained through a combination of job-related training/education and considerable work experience
• May act as a lead, coordinating the work of others
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practices
• Has developed a specialized level of skill to perform assigned tasks
  
  

Job Family Group:

Supply

The design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally.

Job Family:

Plant Operations.

Operations Management leads and integrates the efforts of a single team or multiple teams across all shifts responsible for all quality, safety, cost, reliability and quantity of the line or lines which make up the value stream. Responsible for sound people management, problem solving and project management skills. Is responsible for producing finished goods or sub-assemblies for finished goods. They can be a machine operator or a team leader who helps coordinate activities and effectiveness of a group of machine operators as they complete their shift schedules.

Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Production Technician work focuses on implementing, modifying, and monitoring the quality, safety, and efficiency of discrete production processes (i.e., production of unit based items assembled from component parts) including:

• Assisting engineers with developing and implementing new/modified production processes, tools, and equipment
• Identifying/documenting operational control standards and testing equipment to assess conformance with engineering specifications
• Setting up test apparatus and conducting tests of raw materials, parts, components, finished items, and packaging
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical production line problems to minimize finished item rejection levels
• Monitoring gauges, dials, and other indicators of production equipment/machinery performance
  
  

Hiring Requirements

Company: Royal Canin Guelph, ON

Title: Shift Maintenance - Electrician

What do we manufacture?

Royal Canin Pet Food

Required Shift:

12 Hour continental shifts

Shift rotates between days (7am - 7pm) and nights (7pm - 7am)

Pay: From $45 per hour.

Bonus (AVP) - target bonus of 5% of base pay, depending on company performance.

Merit Pay - Increase to base pay once per year based on your performance

Job Purpose:

We’re looking for a Shift Maintenance – Electrician, who will be responsible for on-shift preventive & predictive maintenance, alongside effective troubleshooting & repair of breakdowns across production & utilities.

What will be your day-to-day responsibilities?

• Adherent to company safety & quality standards and processes
• Completion of assigned preventative & predictive maintenance PMs as directed, capturing all relevant information into CMMS system (eMaint).
• Provide technical skills required to systematically repair, adjust and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery.
• Effectively prioritize simultaneous breakdown/reactive maintenance calls, utilizing shift managers & machine operators for support.
• Other duties include participating in continuous improvement teams, working on new project activities and continuous training.
  
  

What technical experience are we looking for?

• Certified Journeyman – 309A or 442A – with proof of apprenticeship and 2+ years’ experience maintaining control systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment.
• Experience with AC and DC control systems (troubleshoot, test and repair)
• PLC/HMI set-up & troubleshooting experience – RSLogix, Siemens, Omron
• VFD set-up & troubleshooting experience – Allen-Bradley PowerFlex & Siemens micro master
• Able to complete basic mechanical troubleshooting & repairs to equipment
• Knowledge of food safety requirements e.g. HACCP, GMP.
• Strong computer literacy
  
  

Personal Attributes we looking for?

• Safety – able to adopt safe work practices with production equipment, materials, tools etc.
• Problem Solving – strong technical problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Action Oriented – drive for results & strong time management skills to complete assigned work orders on time
• Peer Relationships – can work effectively with other shift technicians, shift managers and machine operators to complete assigned work & fix breakdowns efficiently
• Developing Others – can provide effective coaching and feedback to machine operators to build their capabilities in basic machine set-up & troubleshooting
  
  

What can you expect from Royal Canin?

This position comes with the following BENEFITS (Effective from DAY 1) -

• Bonus (AVP) - target bonus of 5% of base pay, depending on company performance
• Merit Pay - Increase to base pay once per year based on your performance
• Medical, Vision & Dental - Dependents included
• Paid Time Off - 160 hours
• Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage
  
  

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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