Maintenance Technician Industrial Electrician

Topgum Canada Ltd; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Topgum Canada Ltd in Charlottetown, PE, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair production equipment in a 12-hour rotating shift. This role requires reading schematics and participating in preventive maintenance logged in a CMMS (Limble).

A GMP-compliant environment and strong safety focus are essential. Preference given to candidates with PLC troubleshooting and airflow/HVAC experience.

Qualifications

• Preference given to PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience in GMP/food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Willingness to work set shifts including nights, weekends, overtime.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair machinery and equipment.
• Maintain equipment via preventive maintenance and log details in CMMS.
• Read manuals and blueprints to fabricate or modify equipment.
• Keep work area safe, clean, and organized.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, HVAC, chiller systems; perform welding/cutting.
• Prioritize safety and support continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

English literacy

Electrical schematics reading

Tools

Limble CMMS

Job description

Full Time Charlottetown, PE, CA

17 days ago Requisition ID: 1078

Salary Range: $30.00 To $35.00 Hourly

About us

We provide full-service contract manufacturing, bottling, and packaging solutions for gummy natural health products, supporting clients from concept through launch. Operating within a regulated manufacturing environment, we are committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

Our Maintenance Technicians play a critical role in keeping all components of the production facility and production equipment operating safely and efficiently. In addition, our technicians with Industrial Electrician qualifications install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment in the plant. This role requires shift work. 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights every 2 weeks.

What Success Looks Like

• Production equipment is maintained in safe and efficient working order.
• Preventative maintenance tasks are completed consistently and accurately documented.
• Equipment downtime is minimized through proactive troubleshooting and repair.
• Safety procedures and GMP standards are consistently followed.
• Maintenance work areas remain organized, clean, and compliant.
• Continuous improvement opportunities are identified and supported.
• Quickly diagnoses and resolves electrical issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment
• Maintain all types of equipment through a preventative maintenance program and log all details into a CMMS database. (Limble).
• Read, interpret, and follow instructions and operation manuals.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Read blueprints and sketches proficiently to fabricate equipment and make modifications.
• Repair or replace chains; belt conveyors; gear boxes/drive chains; hydraulics & pneumatics; welding/cutting; and using power tools.
• Maintain HVAC systems, water softener systems, chiller units and other utilities.
• Prioritize safety in approach to all work activities.
• Focus on Continuous Improvement to streamline work processes.
• Perform all other maintenance duties as required.
• Diagnose/Troubleshoot the cause of malfunctioning machines and other plant equipment and make necessary adjustments and repairs.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, draw diagrams, schematic drawings, and service manuals regularly.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as needed to meet business, operational, quality, safety, or regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to those with PLC troubleshooting experience.
• BMS experience would be an asset.
• Ability to read & create electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience in a large-scale GMP, meat or food manufacturing or processing environment is preferred.
• Willingness to work set shift schedule including nights, weekends and overtime as required.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective gear.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with electrical, HVAC and chiller systems would be considered an asset.

OTHER

Must have authorization to work in Canada.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF POSITION (INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO):

This position requires the ability to:

• Stoop, reach, kneel or crouch.
• Experience exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Experience exposure to excessive noise and some hazardous materials.
• Turn, bend, reach, pull, and walk.
• Stand for extended periods of time; up to 12 hours.