Opportunities for Relief Electrician/Machine Operator

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled electrician to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating high-speed production and packaging equipment while ensuring optimal performance through effective troubleshooting and maintenance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. With opportunities for growth and development, this position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans and training programs. If you're passionate about electrical work and committed to safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan

Employee & family assistance programs

RRSP matching program

Health & wellness reimbursements

Product purchase program

Job-related training and development opportunities

Growth and progression opportunities

Relocation costs (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Education in Electrical Certification or related field is essential.
• Experience with PLCs and strong troubleshooting skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed production and packaging equipment safely.
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on production lines.
• Support electrical maintenance to minimize downtime.

Skills

Self-motivated

Results-driven

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong customer focus

Organizational abilities

Troubleshooting abilities

Education

Electrical Certification

College Diploma

Tools

PLC systems

Production and packaging equipment

Job description

What We Offer

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• $33.663/hour
• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Education Required: Electrical Certification / College Diploma
• Experience Required:
• Experience with PLC’s and computer skills would be considered an asset
• Must be self-motivated and results-driven
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Commitment to the health and safety of all employees
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer focus
• Strong organizational and troubleshooting abilities

Responsibilities

Machine Operation:

• Working with a team of employees to operate high-speed production and packaging equipment and technology
• Performing diagnostics / troubleshooting duties of various production and packaging lines
• Maintain, monitor and/or adjust equipment and technology based on the production runs and quality standards
• Handle and feed a variety of raw materials into machinery and equipment in an effort to maintain production runs
• Work closely with maintenance and logistics and use sound judgment when working with a team and other departments
• Perform all of the above duties safely and respect high health and safety standards, performing general housekeeping duties on assigned production and packaging lines to support safety standards
• All other related duties as assigned

Relief Electrician:

• Relieving shift electrician on an as-needed basis (will include days, nights, weekends, etc.)
• Support production by minimizing electrical downtime
• Maintaining and troubleshooting of the electrical equipment, components, etc.
• Ensure proper diagnosing and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery to maximize uptime
• Act as the sole electrician on site on nights and weekends
• Perform electrical work orders on machinery and equipment as they arise and update work order status
• Be an active member of the electrical group, ensuring proper communication during shift changes, etc.
• Entering and completion of electrical work orders in a timely fashion
• Participate in ongoing training courses/seminars
• Be available for technical support and leadership of co-workers
• Involvement in site projects, equipment upgrades or modifications