Maintenance Electrician (Mechanic)

Richs also known as Rich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza appetizers and specialty toppings our products are used in homes restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice retail in-store bakery deli and prepared foods among others. With more than 13500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion Richs is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Maintanence Electrician (Mechanic) controls the efficient operation of all plant equipment by performing mechanical electrical pneumatic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance. Must have Industrial Electrician 442a certification (prefered) or Construction & Maintenance Electrician 309a certification.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses all maintenance failures.
• Uses assembly drawings P&IDs and manuals to tune equipment for operation uses electrical (VFDs SCRs motor starters) and logic (PLC SLC) principles to solve equipment problems.
• Uses basic plumbing metal working and general facilities and building maintenance knowledge as needed.
• Works with operating devices such as gages RTDs pressure transmitters I/Ps and vortex flow meters.
• Trains new Associates and team members on required skill sets for Maintenance.
• Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Safety guidelines.
• Operates Richs SCADA system and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Performs any other related miscellaneous duties assigned by Team Leader.
• Will be required to work with and train operations Associates on basic equipment troubleshooting and assist operations as needed with production.

Knowledge Skills and Experience

• High School or GED is required.
• Must have Indurtial Electrician 442a certification (prefered) or Construction & Maintenance Electrician 309a certification.
• Must provide proof of apprenticeship completion for Industrial Electrician 442a certification (prefered) or Construction & Maintenance Electrician 309a ticket.
• Prefered 3-5 years experience in food processing working with standard troubleshooting and repair of production equipment with highly sophisticated control systems
• Must have good communication skills both written and verbal
• Must have the ability to train other Associates in Maintenance operations
• Must have the desire and ability to operate as a member of a Self-Directed work team
• Must be proficient on Richs SCADA system
• Must have general mechanical knowledge and electrical and logic principle knowledge
• Has basic plumbing metalworking and general facilities/building maintenance knowldege
• Has an awareness of and the ability to follow Associate Safety guidelines
• Has an awareness of and the ability to follow GMP and Food Safety guidelines
• Understands proper machine operating and adjusting procedures
• Must have the ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement Associate Involvement and Temporary Teams as assigned

In accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act Rich Products of Canada Limited its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin citizenship creed age sex record of offences marital status family status handicap sexual orientation or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal provincial or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under certain provincial or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Richs. Please contact Richs Human Resources department at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1