Industrial Electrician

Hilton Food Group

• $79K — $90K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Industrial Electrician license (442A) or Construction & Maintenance license (309A) in Ontario
  • Completion of an approved apprenticeship program
  • Strong knowledge of PLCs, sensors, and control systems
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
  • 3-5 years of industrial or manufacturing electrician experience preferred
  • Familiarity with food manufacturing equipment

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronics systems in a food production facility
  • Troubleshoot HMIs, PLC ladder logic, and electrical control systems
  • Perform root-cause analysis to minimize downtime and enhance reliability
  • Inspect production equipment for compliance with food-safety electrical standards
  • Complete maintenance work orders and logs in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
  • Ensure compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code and internal food-safety standards
  • Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and arc-flash procedures

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental coverage
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and development
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on safety
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Job Title: Industrial Electrician
Salary Range: CAD$38.00-CAD$43.50
Working Type: On-Site

The Licensed Industrial Electrician will beresponsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairingelectrical and electronics systems in a highly automated Hilton Foodsproduction facility. This role ensures production reliability, regulatorycompliance, and safe operation of all electrical and control systems.

KEYACCOUNTABILITIES
Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics and code specifications to install and operationalize industrial equipment.
Install, maintain, test, and repair electric motors, sensors, servo drive, variable frequency drive and automated equipment used in food processing.
Troubleshoot HMIs, PLC ladder logic, electrical and electronic control systems, including PLC-based automation used on production lines.
Siemens/Allen Bradly PLC experience is highly desirable.
Perform root-cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
Inspect production equipment for wear, malfunction risks, and compliance with food-safety electrical standards.
Ensure all work complies with the Canadian Electrical Code and internal food-safety standards. (ISO, HACCP)
Complete preventative maintenance and corrective work orders, maintenance logs, and documentation accurately in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Maintain and update the site ESA logbook.
Ensure electrical systems meet food-plant sanitation and safety requirements.
Follow lockout/tagout, arc-flash, and plant safety procedures.

KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Completion of secondary school required.
Valid Industrial Electrician (442A) or Construction & Maintenance (309A) license in province of Ontario.
Completion of an approved apprenticeship program.
Strong knowledge of industrial automation, PLCs, sensors, and control systems.
Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
Familiarity with food-manufacturing equipment such as conveyors, packaging systems, chillers, mixers, grinders, slicers, batching systems, etc.
3-5 years of industrial or manufacturing electrician experience preferred.
Food manufacturing experience considered a strong asset.
Ability to stand for long periods, bend, twist, and perform repetitive motions.
Comfortable working in hot, cold, high paced and/or noisy environments.
Ability to lift materials (up to 50 lbs), work at heights, and operate tools safely.

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