Electrician

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Our team is looking for a licensed Electrician for our Goreway facility located at 10 Armthorpe Road in Brampton, ON.

Join our family of diverse, talented, and dedicated people and become part of an industry leading company as we strive to be the most successful food company in the world.

Position Summary:

Sofina Foods is currently seeking a 442A Industrial Electrician Apprentice for our processing facility in Brampton, Ontario.

The successful candidate must be able to work all shifts, including overtime as required.

The Industrial Electrician Apprentices' prime responsibility is to work with our maintenance team and assist with troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic problems, of our packaging and process equipment, safely and efficiently. The successful candidate will also have the people leadership skills to train and mentor an Apprentice with the goal of growing the maintenance team.

What we have to offer:

• Hourly rate: $43.45, plus shift premium with incremental increases
• Frequent overtime available
• Full benefits (health, dental, vision and disability) after probation
• Pension plan with company match after probation
• $1,000 referral bonus

Responsibilities:

This position is to perform maintenance and repair of all facility and production machinery. The incumbent will be working on projects to improve safety, production, and environment at Sofina Foods. The duties and responsibilities outlined below are representative but not all inclusive.

Major Duties

Licensed Electrician duties are various and different but can be summarized as follows:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair problems as they occur on any equipment in the facility.
• Communicate and work in a teamwork environment with other mechanics and electricians.
• Work on projects as assigned by the Maintenance and Engineering departments.
• Setup, maintenance and continuous improvement of our food processing and packaging equipment and comply with all preventive maintenance programs.
• Understand and maintain Packaging and Process Control Systems
• Diagnose and revise software as required within the programmable logic controllers (PLC's)
• Electrical equipment (troubleshooting & repair)
• Electrical equipment installations, modification, and redesign in compliance with regulatory requirements. (NEC, OEC)
• Logically perform troubleshooting techniques on complex machinery including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Work responsibly to complete work orders and provide support to source and prepare parts for all preventative and reactive work.
• Read and understand technical bulletins, manuals, instructions and blueprints.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly and annual electrical & mechanical PM's.
• Participate in all maintenance team meetings.
• Communicate and train production staff on electrical safety as required.
• Participate in production line changeover including but not limited to conveyors, case packers, tray formers and sealing equipment.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and follow the 5S principles. Practice a "safety first" policy by addressing hazards, defective equipment, wearing personal protective equipment as required, and correct unsafe conditions immediately
• Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, and/or designate.
• Work safely and promote a safe environment.
• Must work strictly in compliance with all Health & Safety, HACCP, and BRC programs and follow all relevant GMP requirements.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Must have an Industrial electrician (442A) or construction electrician (309A) license.
• Experience in a computerized environment and ability to troubleshoot Allen Bradley and Telemecanique, PLC, relay ladder controls, level controls, capacitive and inductive sensors, photo electronics and AC/DC variable drives.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic and power transmissions system
• Aptitude for quick trouble shooting and diagnosis of problems with machinery, systems, and facilities.
• Industrial plant maintenance experience
• Must be willing and able to lift and or move materials.
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized and multitask oriented.
• Experience in a food plant
• 3 – 5 years' experience as a licensed electrician

Working Conditions

• This position requires 30% to 40% physical effort entailing standing, lifting and moving heavy equipment.
• The work environment is wet, damp, dusty, and refrigerated.
• Occasionally working in freezer environment. Warm clothing is required.
• The noise level may exceed 90 decibels. Hearing protection is mandatory.
• The use of safety rubber boots is mandatory.
• All PPE must be used as required for safety.

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.