Industrial Electrician

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Overview

As an Industrial Electrician with Red Seal Journeyman ticket, your primary responsibilities will include installing, repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining a wide variety of electrical, automation, and mechanical components. You will provide technical support to our production team during runtime hours to ensure optimal functionality of all production equipment within the facility. Utilizing our internal asset management system, your daily downtime routine will include preventative, corrective, and facility maintenance. Additional tasks/duties may be required to meet operational demands.

Job Location: 5345 275 St, Langley Twp, BC V4W 3X8

Wage: $45.00/hr (Ticketed) + $2.00/hr Night Shift Premium + Bonus

Premium: $3.00/hr for PLC/Automation Certification

Shift: Continental, 10-hour shifts 4 times a week, with 3 days off (flexibility to work in day or night and weekends)

Job Details:

• Must be available to work weekends and overtime as needed
• Fast-paced working environment
• High emphasis on teamwork
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Manufacturing equipment troubleshooting
• Preventative maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Facility (Building) maintenance
• Motor control system troubleshooting
• Relay logic and pneumatic control troubleshooting
• Previous food manufacturing experience – An asset
• Mechanical or PLC knowledge – An asset

Job Responsibilities:

• Read equipment manuals and blueprints to successfully complete installations, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain motors, motor control logic, photo eyes, automation field devices, and pneumatic control systems
• General facility electrical system maintenance (120-600V Electrical Systems)
• Inspect and examine equipment to identify irregularities and malfunctions
• Adjust equipment and repair/replace defective components
• Proficient knowledge using tools such as multi-meters, insulation testers, and thermal imagers to troubleshoot and identify electrical components in need of overhaul, maintenance, or calibration
• Assemble equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to optimize equipment safety, efficiency, and reliability
• Complete work orders according to PM and CM schedules
• Comply with all applicable legislative and bakery food safety, health and safety, and environmental policies and procedures
• Ensure that work area is clean of debris and hazards at all times
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and internal LOTO policy
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Ticketed in a nationally accredited electrical trade / Red Seal (Required)
• Strong mechanical skills are a must.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment (Food manufacturing is highly preferred)
• High aptitude with industrial electrical systems (Required)
• Proven track record working with multi-meters, insulation testers, and thermal imaging equipment (Required)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs
• Thrives in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Excel, Outlook)
• Focuses on continuous self-improvement
• Basic PLC troubleshooting

Additional Perks:

• Premiums for additional certifications
• Dual ticket premium
• Annual tool allowance
• Annual safety boot allowance
• Competitive benefits and pension program

What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands? Wonderbrands is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 bakery manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative startup culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge, and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.