Electrician

The Opportunity:

The Maintenance Team at one of Maple Leaf’s facilities in the GTA is looking for a Single or Dual Ticketed Electrician with significant experience on electrical troubleshooting and installations. The successful candidate will have experience working in a fast paced, food manufacturing environment and have a demonstrated ability to work safely, ensuring safe pant operations and a safe working environment for all employees.

Hourly Rate: $40.00
Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Trouble shooting/repairs/installations of electrical and mechanical services with knowledge of V AC and lower field wiring complete with a good grasp of associated instrumentation and control/PLCs.
• Carryout oral/printed work request and apply corrective measures in a timely fashion.
• Have intermediate grasp of related mechanical requirements and apply corrective measures.
• Perform PM and regular Work Orders and account for inventory and labour on computerized maintenance system. SAP experience is an asset.
• Welding repairs and/or fabrication of equipment parts to Food Safety standards
• Fulfill mechanical requirements of work orders and trouble shooting and repairs c/w requesting assistance where necessary
• Perform machining and sheet metal work for equipment repairs and/or upgrades to meet equipment and Food Safety spec’s
• Communicate daily repair activity with Supervisors and with other Departments.
• Work in compliance with all Health and Safety, Food Safety and HACCP requirements.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Education:

• Certified Journeyman Electrician with 5+ years’ experience
• Holds an Industrial Millwright Mechanic license with 2 – 3 years of experience in a manufacturing food processing environment as an Industrial Mechanic
• Knowledge of conveyors, pumps / compressor, electrical / electronic controls and high-speed packaging equipment.
• Ability to complete work orders and organize and plan daily tasks with minimal supervision.
• Formax and Multivac equipment knowledge is an asset
• Ability to work in a team based environment.

Health and Safety:

• Demonstrated ability to wear proper PPE and comply with safety requirements
• Lifting up to 60 lbs, bending and reaching
• Pushing, pulling and overhead reaching
• Prolonged standing and climbing (ladder to the hopper)

Communication, Cooperation & Continuous Improvement Skills:

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Positive interaction and information sharing with Associates and Salaried Team
• Active participation in Work Group meetings
• Ability to obtain pertinent information, evaluate information objectively and explore alternative solutions to problems
• Actively finding new and improved ways of completing tasks
• Willing to try new things and assume additional responsibilities
• Cross-shift communication

Working Environment:

• Plant environment (ambient and refrigerated); 24-7, 2 shift operations
• A fast-paced work environment with multiple, tight and changing priorities

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.