Maintenance Technician - electrician

Gordon Food Service; Ajax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Ontario is looking for an Industrial Electrician to maintain and repair warehouse equipment. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of hands-on experience and relevant certifications like the 442A. The position requires effective communication and the ability to work in varying temperature conditions. Benefits include performance incentives and a comprehensive flex benefits program.

Benefits

Performance incentives

FULL flex benefits program

Steel toe boot reimbursement

Company matching RRSP

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct hands-on experience in mechanical repairs and maintenance with automated equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Experience with maintenance and repair of lift trucks is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs to warehouse equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations and support operations of automation systems.
• Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other routine maintenance work.

Skills

Industrial electrician

Mechanical repairs and maintenance

Ability to read mechanical drawings

Communication skills

Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Education

442A Industrial Electrician certification

Refrigeration B ticket

Job description

Overview

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and wehave an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry.

There's a seat at our table for you...

What We Offer

• Performance incentives available after 3 months
• FULL flex benefits program
• Steel toe boot reimbursement
• Company matching RRSP
• Profit Sharing
• 125-year, family-owned and operated company history
• Family culture and advancement opportunities

Specific Responsibilities and Functions

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs to all warehouse equipment including but not limited to fork lifts, dock levelers, restraints, overhead doors, high speed doors, HVAC systems, water heaters, compressed air systems, fire suppression systems and conventional racking
• Perform scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance and provide maintenance support for the automated storage and retrieval systems.
• Respond to emergency situations and support all operations of the building and automations systems
• Cleaning, lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work on building and machinery

Working Conditions

• Grocery area in the warehouse is room temperature; varies from cold in the winter and warm in the summer
• Cooler area in the warehouse is approximately 1 or 2 degrees C
• Freezer area in the warehouse is approximately –15 degrees C. Some areas of the freezer can get as low as -23 degrees C
• Moderate noise level
• Will regularly be required to stand, walk
• Required to have a high degree of concentration and alertness

Additional Details

• Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• During peak seasons, scheduled overtime is required
• There is a 30-minute paid lunch for an 8-hour shift
• GFS Delivers every day of the year, as we are a 24/7 operation. Employees must be flexible to work all Statutory Holidays, however, this does not necessarily mean that employees will be required to work all of them.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 442A Industrial Electrician certification is preferred
• Skilled Industrial electrician required
• Refrigeration B ticket is preferred
• Must have 5+ years of direct hands-on experience in mechanical repairs and maintenance with automated equipment
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Ability to think and respond well under pressure
• Must have well developed knowledge and experience with mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Electrical experience will be considered beneficial
• Experience with maintenance and repair of lift trucks would be beneficial

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.