Maintenance Technician Industrial Electrician

Top Gum North America (formerly Island Abbey Nutritionals™); Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Gum North America (formerly Island Abbey Nutritionals™) is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Industrial Electrician for our Charlottetown, PEI facility. You will install, maintain and repair production equipment and electrical systems, with a focus on safety and reliability in a GMP environment.

This role requires 12‑hour shifts with rotating days and nights. You will perform preventative maintenance, log activities in Limble CMMS, and read blueprints to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Industrial Electrician certification is required.
• PLC troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Experience in GMP/food manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair machinery and equipment.
• Maintain equipment through a preventative maintenance program and log in a CMMS (Limble).
• Read and follow instructions and operation manuals.
• Keep a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate or modify equipment.
• Repair belts, gears, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding and use power tools.
• Maintain HVAC, water softener, chiller systems and other utilities.
• Prioritize safety in all activities and pursue continuous improvement.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Read wiring diagrams and service manuals regularly.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

English literacy

Education

Red Seal Certificate: Industrial Electrician

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Industrial Electrician

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.

Maintenance Technician - Industrial Electrician

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

• Red Seal Certificate: Industrial Electrician required.
• 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.
• Lift 25+ pounds overhead
• Turn, bend, reach, pull, and walk.
• Stand for extended periods of time; up to 12 hours.