Red Seal Electrician

Saputo Inc.; Brandon; On-site; CAD 59,236 - 79,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Pension plan with employer contrib.

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid time off

Overtime hours banking

RRSP & TFSA

Family activities

Job summary

Saputo Inc. in Brandon, MB, is seeking a Red Seal/Journeyman Electrician to install and maintain electrical and PLC systems in the plant.

The role features a 12-hour rotation (6–6) including days, nights and weekends, with emphasis on safe execution and preventative maintenance. Responsibilities include reading drawings, wiring installations, testing equipment, maintaining switchgear and motors, troubleshooting control systems, and keeping maintenance records in a safety‑conscious, compliant

Job description

Red Seal/ Journeyman Electrician – Brandon MB

Overview of the role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Electrician is responsible for the installation and maintenance of electrical and PLC systems in the plant.

Schedule

12 hour Rotation – 6 – 6 (Weekdays, days, nights, and weekends)

Salary

$48.12 per hour + Trade Premium $1/hr, Shift Premium for hours worked from 6pm–6am $1.20/hr

Benefits

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group pension plan with employer contribution
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid time off: Sick hours and volunteer day off
• Banking Overtime Hours
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Organized activities for employees and their families

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting and other electrical components.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switch meters, regulators and reactors.
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries, hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices.
• Conduct preventative maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
• Maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
• Communicate on a constant basis with plant personnel.
• Ensure that all work is performed safely while following OH&S, WCB, Food Safety and other company regulations and procedures.

Qualifications

• Electrician with a journeyperson ticket/license or certificate of qualification.
• Excited and willing to work day & night shift (6-6) including weekends.
• Proven hands‑on experience within food industry or high‑speed packaging plant (preferred).
• Electrical and PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Able to work collaboratively with all departments.
• Highly motivated initiator, able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Effective communication skills, able to complete computer‑based workorders.

Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.