Electrician/Industrial Electrician

Overview of the role :
You'll discover a stimulating atmosphere that fosters your professional growth in a clean and safe environment. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Electrician is responsible for the installation and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and automation systems within the facility. Schedule: Monday-Friday 11pm-7:30am

Salary:
- Licensed: Probationary Rate - $42.33; Top Rate - $44.56
- Non-Licensed: Probationary Rate - $36.80; Top Rate - $38.74

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:
- Advantageous corporate agreements
- Full range of group insurance benefits
- Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
- Purchase option of company stocks
- Group RRSP
- Health and wellness program in the workplace
- Assistance program for employees and their families
- Saputo products at a discounted price

How you will make contributions that matter:
- Repair and maintenance of filling machines, pasteurizing process systems, packaging systems and conveyers common to a dairy operation;
- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and manuals to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations;
- Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance;
- Maintain communication on a constant basis with plant personnel;
- Work well with, and support, peer group, other departments and facility as a whole;
- Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.'s quality standards;
- Ensure that all work is performed safely while following OH&S, WCB, Food Safety and other Company regulations and procedures; and
- Other duties as required/assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:
- Industrial Electrician/Instrumentation/Automation license (provincially licensed 442A).
- Minimum three (3) years' electro-mechanical in a packaging equipment and PLC.
- Strong understanding of all applicable Electrical - Mechanical - Safety Provincial Codes.
- Experience in a food processing facility would be considered an asset;
- Extensive experience with electromechanical preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of high-speed automated packaging equipment;
- Instrument knowledge with pressure, temperature, flow controls, calibrations and programing;
- Advanced electromechanical and technical aptitude;
- Knowledge and experience with PLC controls and programming systems. Allen Bradley an asset;
- PC Windows based O/S experience an asset;
- High level of self-motivation and initiative, and results-oriented, with excellent trouble shooting skills;
- Ability to work in a highly automated environment;
- Demonstrates proficiency and dependability; able to work with little supervision and follow direction;
- Candidates must be strong, independent individual while possessing the ability to function within a highly integrated team environment;
- Demonstrates solid multi-tasking, problem solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills;
- Flexible, willing to put forth extra effort to get the job done without compromising health and safety
- Demonstrates commitment to safety and the environment, and willing to learn and contribute;
- Demonstrates solid Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), understanding and compliance. Knowledge of Food Safety Systems would be an asset;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Should exhibit good judgement, diligence, and have an excellent work and attendance record.

*Please note that the duties, skills, and requirements contained in the posting are common to the role and do not represent an exhaustive list of tasks and duties. Therefore, some of the items may be subject to change based on needs of the business and job function. 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. We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.