Maintenance Licensed - Electrician

Saputo; Georgetown; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Pension plan with employer matching

Telemedicine and family support

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid time off

RRSP & TFSA

Discounts on Saputo products

Job summary

Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is seeking a Maintenance, Licensed Electrician (442A) for an existing opportunity within our dairy operation. This role reports to the Maintenance Manager, combining hands-on floor work with shop tasks to maintain electrical, instrumentation and automation systems.

You will read drawings, troubleshoot, and support production with safe, compliant maintenance while ensuring equipment reliability and process continuity.

Qualifications

• Must hold a 442A Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification.
• Minimum 3 years electro-mechanical experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting and PLC experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the food industry (dairy or high-speed packaging) and familiarity with GMP.
• Knowledge of Electrical - Mechanical - Safety Provincial Codes.
• Experience with PLC controls and programming (Allen Bradley an asset).

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of filling machines, pasteurizing processes, packaging systems and conveyors.
• Carry out electrical equipment modifications and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment to maintain production efficiency.
• Read drawings, blueprints and schematics to plan installations.
• Maintain communication with plant personnel and other departments.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC controls

Automation systems

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

442A Industrial Electrician Certificate

Red Seal Certification

Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Instrumentation & control

Test instruments

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

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

• 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

How you will make contributions that matter:

• 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

You are best suited for the role if you have the following 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.