Maintenance Licensed - Electrician

Saputo, Inc.; Georgetown; On-site; CAD 129,917,000 - 136,796,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

RRSP & TFSA

Employee share ownership plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Product discounts

Job summary

Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is seeking a Maintenance, Licensed Electrician (442A) for our dairy operation. You will install and maintain electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and automation systems, working hands-on on the floor and in the shop to repair and rebuild equipment.

Schedule: Wednesday–Saturday, 5am–3:30pm; off Sun–Tue. Probationary rate starts at $45.34/hr, top rate $47.73/hr, with a $0.75 premium for all maintenance hours and a tool allowance of $880.

Qualifications

• Must hold a 442A Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification.
• Red Seal Certification and/or Interprovincial Endorsement required.
• Minimum 3 years electro-mechanical in industrial/manufacturing setting and PLC experience.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of filling machines, pasteurizing process systems, packaging systems and conveyors in a dairy operation.
• Implement electrical equipment modifications and perform preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment to maintain production efficiency.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and manuals for equipment layouts.
• Maintain communication with plant personnel and collaborate across departments.

Skills

442A electrician

PLC programming

GMP knowledge

English communication

Team player

Education

442A Industrial Electrician Certificate

Red Seal Certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Electrical schematics

Instrumentation control

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the role:

Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is seeking a Maintenance, Licensed Electrician (442A), for an existing opportunity within our organization. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance, Licensed Electrician is responsible for the installation and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and automation systems, common to a dairy operation. This role requires hands‑on execution which blends working on the floor directly with equipment and operators, as well as tactful time in the shop rebuilding and repairing.

Schedule:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturdays 5am to 3:30pm, off Sunday, Monday & Tuesday.

Salary:

Licensed: Probationary Rate (90 working days) – $45.34; Licensed Top Rate – $47.73 * A seventy‑five cents ($0.75) per hour premium for all hours worked to all Employees classified as maintenance is applied in addition to the base hourly rate ** Additional shift premiums apply for all hours worked during premium shift times *** Tool Allowance shall be paid to the Maintenance employees at the rate of eight hundred and eighty ($880) dollars

Benefits:

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater day and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Organized activities for employees and their families
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Responsibilities:

• Repair and maintenance of filling machines, pasteurizing process systems, packaging systems and conveyers common to a dairy operation
• Carries out electrical equipment modifications
• Completes preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical equipment in breakdown situations to ensure production efficiencies are achieved
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and manuals to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Maintain communication on a constant basis with plant personnel
• Work well with, and support, peer group, other departments and facility as a whole
• Follow all GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements
• Comply and ensure all work is performed safely while following OH&S, WSIB, and company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties, as assigned, by Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager

Qualifications:

• Must hold a 442A Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification
• Must provide a Skilled Trades Ontario Red Seal Certification of Qualification and/or an Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement Certificate
• Minimum 3 years of electro‑mechanical in an industrial/manufacturing setting and PLC
• Minimum 1 year of experience related to food industry, preferably dairy, or high‑speed process equipment or packaging experience
• Demonstrates solid Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), understanding and compliance.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Systems would be an asset; Extensive experience with electromechanical preventative maintenance and troubleshoot of high‑speed automated packaging equipment
• Strong understanding of all applicable Electrical – Mechanical – Safety Provincial Codes.
• Instrumental knowledge with pressure, temperature, flow controls, calibrations and programing
• Advanced electromechanical and technical aptitude; Knowledge and experience with PLC controls and programming systems.
• Allen Bradley an asset; Ability to work in a highly automated environment.
• PC Windows based O/S experience an asset; High level of self‑motivation and initiative, and results‑oriented, with excellent trouble‑shooting skills; Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Highly motivated, results orientated, team player
• Dependable with a good attendance and safety record
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Ability to support all shifts (days and afternoons), incl. weekends and overtime, and/or being on call.

All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications. Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well‑loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can‑do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.