Maintenance Electrician

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This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Location : Brampton, ON

Job Type : Full Time

Shift Available : 2nd

Principal Accountabilities :

• Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance throughout the facility while working in a fast-paced environment around raw meat
• Complete scheduled quantitative preventative maintenance inspections on critical equipment
• Work independently and / or cooperatively with personnel of various departments to troubleshoot and resolve electrical, control and process systems problems
• Complete installation of new equipment
• Operating forklifts and / or scissor lifts
• Participate in meetings, training activities, and in the plant safety program
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties
• Documenting completed work and the conditions found, utilizing maintenance computer software as necessary
• Exposure to wet and / or humid conditions in a warm or cool environment, as well as slippery surfaces at varied heights
• Standing for long periods of time, the use of stairs and ladders, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas of the facility
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications :

• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
• Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal / written)
• Ability to operate machinery and / or industrial equipment with or without reasonable accommodation
• High School diploma or Equivalent
• Basic use of a computer
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
• Pursuing or in possession of the Interprovincial Red Seal Electrician trade certification
• Knowledge of motor control and troubleshooting
• Experience with variable frequency drives and various type of sensors
• Basic knowledge of industrial safety, food safety and environmental regulations with absolute commitment to safety

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in the grain industry or related food industries
• Working experience with Modicon and Quantum PLCs
• Power distribution (V, 12.47kV and 69kV) equipment installation and operation
• Programming experience with ladder logic, function block, and structured text
• Experience with PROFIBUS, MODBUS and MODBUS+, Ethernet, fiber optic and industrial wireless communications installations and troubleshooting
• Knowledge and training in workplace electrical safety standards and arc flash hazards
• Forklift certification
• Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.