Maintenance Technician- Electrical

Mars, Incorporated; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with expertise in electrical systems to ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering teams to enhance production efficiency. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers you the chance to grow your career while making a significant impact on operations. If you're a problem solver with a passion for innovation, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical, Vision & Dental

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Merit Pay Increase

Bonus based on performance

Mars University

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of industrial plant systems and equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical support for 24/7 production operation.
• Identify and implement controls improvement solutions.
• Perform troubleshooting and resolution of system-related problems.

Skills

Industrial Electrician license (442A)

Manufacturing experience

Pneumatic/hydraulic systems

Electrical schematics interpretation

Root cause analysis

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Industrial Electrician Certification

Tools

Industrial mechanics tools

Electrician’s tools

Instrumentation and controls tools

Rigging/millwork tools

Allen Bradley PLC

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

Company: Mars Wrigley

Location: Newmarket

Title: Maintenance Technician- Electrical

Pay & Total Rewards information below

What do we Manufacture?

Mars, 3 Musketeers, Milky Way & Maltesers

Required Shift:

Night Shift: Monday- Friday 10pm - 6:30am

Job Purpose:

Responsible for preventive and predictive maintenance, alongside effective troubleshooting and repair of breakdowns across production and utilities.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

• Industrial Electrician license (442A)
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a maintenance environment
• Working knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic systems, motors, motor control circuits, power distribution systems up to 600 VAC electrical experience
• Knowledge of controls and instrumentation (Example: HMI systems, resistance temperature detectors, pressure differential transmitters, and 4-20 MA loop control systems, etc)
• Knowledge of industrial plant systems, equipment and operations
• Proficient in the use of industrial mechanics tools, electrician’s tools, instrumentation and controls tools, and rigging/millwork tools

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).
• Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping
• Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment
• Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast paced work environment
• Ability to read, write and understand English

Preferred Qualifications:

• High speed packaging experience
• Allen Bradley PLC, VFD, Kinetix drives, servo motors, etc
• SAP/Microsoft Office knowledge

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

• Electrical support for a 24/7 production operation
• Interpret and maintain electrical schematics
• Identify, design, and implement controls improvement solutions
• Interface with contractors, vendors, engineering, maintenance, and operations
• Perform root cause analysis on process interruptions
• Work with engineering on specific electrical and or controls projects from design to startup, including HMI and PLC programming, installation, checkout, start-up, and training
• Provide on shift – plant-wide support (including overtime coverage for vacancies) for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolution of Level I (PLC/Servos) and Level II (HMI) system related problems

Total Rewards (Effective Day 1!)

• Starting pay based on experience $45/hr
• 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
• Prescription Drugs
• Paid Time Off - 160 hours
• Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mars University
• Parental Leave

What can you expect from Mars?

• The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars.
• An industry competitive salary and great benefits package
• Chance to work cross-functionally and add value and impact to the business.
• If you are passionate,a great problem solver, resilient, and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you!

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.