The Opportunity: As part of Maple Leaf Foods' Maintenance Team, the individual will be responsible for maintaining and servicing equipment used in the facility for the daily production of our products. In doing so, they will support safe plant operations, uphold a safe working environment for all team members, and ensure equipment and processes align with our commitment to animal welfare standards.
Our Electrician rate is $46.81/hour, with an additional premium of $0.70/hour for the night shift.
The Perks of Joining Our Team: - Tool Allowance
- Safety Footwear and Eyewear Allowances
- 100% Employer-Paid Benefits (health, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance)
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts (e.g., GoodLife Fitness, Rogers)
- Commitment to Learning - courses, resources, and tools provided to all employees
What You Will Bring: The successful candidate will be results-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have the ability to develop positive working relationships with all employees.
- Red Seal Electrician Certification (required)
- Must have own hand tools
- Strong knowledge of plant and equipment operations
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve electrical issues in a fast-paced environment
- Good mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan daily tasks with minimal supervision
- Comfortable working both independently and in a team-based environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with Production, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams
- Willingness and ability to work overnight shifts
- Availability for weekend overtime as production demands require
- Physically capable of handling equipment (in excess of 25 kg)
- Poultry or food production experience is considered an asset
A Snapshot of Some of the Exciting Things You Will Lead and Do: - Troubleshoot, repair, and install processing equipment, including electrical and mechanical systems, to ensure efficient and timely resolution of issues
- Program, troubleshoot, and maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, temperature sensors, and safety devices
- Perform troubleshooting and repairs on electrical systems ranging from 24V to 575V (including 3-phase), with a strong understanding of field wiring up to 600V AC
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic/flow diagrams to support troubleshooting and system improvements Apply working knowledge of instrumentation, controls, and PLC systems to maintain and optimize equipment performance
- Perform preventative maintenance and complete work orders, accurately tracking labour, parts, and inventory within a computerized maintenance system
- Respond to verbal, written, and electronic work requests, applying corrective actions in a timely and effective manner
- Utilize mechanical knowledge to support integrated electrical and equipment troubleshooting
- Maintain accurate records, including notes, labour hours, and parts usage in SAP or equivalent systems
- Communicate daily repair activities and equipment status with Maintenance, Production, and cross-functional teams
- Adhere to all Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, WHMIS, MSDS, BRC, and Company policies and procedures
