MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform repairs and provide preventive maintenance
• Provide technical support and decision-making during breakdown situations
• Trouble shoot processing equipment as needed
• Provide electrical services for machinery in accordance to the local codes and standards
• Inspect all electrical installation, specifically transformers and switch gears
• Provide written reports of work required for repairs and upgrades
• Maintain all electrical wiring and switch gears such as to ensure operator safety and machine integrity
• Collaborate and cooperate with millwrights to speed up repair and maintenance
• Install and commission new machinery
• Provide leadership and training for junior electricians
• Set up and tear down processes of equipment
• Work closely with production supervisors to schedule machine down time for major repairs
• Work in a professional manner and with a positive and helpful mindset
• Strong awareness of health and safety issues; showing responsibility for oneself and others
• Perform other duties as instructed by supervisor

COMPETENCIES (Behavioral & Technical Skills)

• Good understanding of AC and DC motors
• Excellent knowledge of VFD, servo motors and servo drives
• Working knowledge of PLC and computerized machinery is an asset
• Proven ability to work independently and plan priorities
• Ability to work in team-based environment and also work independently in a proactive manner
• Understand preventive maintenance concepts and computerized work order systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide quality customer service
• Has a “Safety first and always” attitude towards work, oneself, and the colleagues
• Must be able to work together with team members of other trades and share the workload
• All employees are responsible for food and safety quality
• All employees are responsible to report food safety and quality problems to personnel

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Electrician ticket and minimum four years of industrial experience and PLC programming certificate/ training, or
• Electrical and or electronic training at college or university level and three years of practical experience in food processing plants.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift heavy objects
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work in high places
• Bending and twisting
• Ability to remain standing for several hours
• Ability to crouch down in tight restricted areas

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, cold/hot vice versa

• Wet / slippery floors
• Ability to work around hot water
• High noise area
• Ability to work around moving conveyors, forklifts, and equipment
• Damp working environment
• Must wear personal protective equipment as required

All employees must wear face masks. Social distancing enforced in lunchrooms/locker rooms.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Maintenance Electrician: 3 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

• RED SEAL (preferred)