Maintenance Technician Industrial Electrician

TopGum Industries; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TopGum Industries, a gummy health product contract manufacturer in Canada, seeks Maintenance Technicians with industrial electrician qualifications to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently.

Role involves 12-hour rotating shifts; responsibilities include installation, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs. IPC/PLC troubleshooting and reading electrical schematics are key skills, with strict adherence to GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Preference for PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience in GMP/food manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Willingness to work a set 12-hour shift including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Operate and log preventative maintenance in the CMMS (Limble).
• Read manuals, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform necessary repairs promptly.
• Support continuous improvement and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematics reading

Maintenance planning

Tools

Limble CMMS

Job description

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.