Position:

Electrician

Location:

Guelph, Ontario

Level:

Individual Contributor
 Benefits and Perks:

At Sleeman Breweries, you’ll have access to benefits that support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:

●       Competitive compensation

●       RRSP-matching program to help you save for retirement

●       A commitment to work-life balance

●       Benefits coverage for partners and kids

●       Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers

●       Employee product credit

●       Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees

●       Employee and family assistance program

●       Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites

●       Professional development opportunities including mentorship and leadership development

 

If you require an accommodation or an accessible format at any stage of the application or hiring process, please let the recruitment team know. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.

 

Purpose and Impact

    

The Electrician plays a critical role in maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable operations across plant and warehouse equipment. This role supports production through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. By minimizing downtime and optimizing equipment performance, the Electrician contributes directly to operational excellence and product quality. Starting wage: $47.04 /hour.

Responsibilities 

• Maintenance & Repair: Complete preventative and corrective maintenance work orders safely and on time to support continuous operations. 

• Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnose and repair high-speed packaging and brewery equipment to minimize downtime and improve line efficiency. 

• Equipment Installation & Overhaul: Install new production equipment and participate in annual overhauls and upgrades. 

• Technical Expertise: Program and modify PLCs, and provide process control support in collaboration with engineering and technical teams. 

• Cross-Trade Support & Documentation: Assist with mechanical and plumbing work as needed and maintain accurate maintenance records within CMMS systems. 

Skills and Qualifications (Required) 

• Provincial Industrial Electrician License (442A) – Certificate of Apprenticeship 

• 3+ years’ experience as a Licensed Journeyman Electrician 

• Experience working with high-speed manufacturing or packaging equipment 

• Strong knowledge of PLC (Allen Bradley), HMI, ControlLogix, Ethernet, and Data Highway systems 

• Proven ability to program and modify PLC programs 

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office tools 

• Solid understanding of safe work practices (heights, confined space, lockout/tagout, hot work) 

• Process controls and instrumentation knowledge 

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across production areas 

• Commitment to food safety standards (ISO 22000) and reporting of non-conformities 

Work Environment
This is an onsite role based at the brewery, operating on a continental 12-hour rotating shift schedule (days and nights), including weekends. The role involves working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to production equipment and varying conditions. 

  

Think you have what we need but your credentials don’t perfectly line up? That’s OK! We know that some job seekers miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don’t fit. If you believe your skills and experience can make a difference here, we encourage you to apply!