Electrician (442A)

Responsibilities-

• Maintain and provide preventative maintenance of all production equipment, including but not limited to spiral ovens, freezers, formers, cartons, tray packers, breading, and battering equipment.
• Provides support in troubleshooting/repairs and system improvements (optimization) to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Preventative maintenance and overhaul all production equipment. This includes but not limited to spiral ovens, freezers, formers, cartons, tray packers, breading, and battering equipment.
• Communicate to relevant Production and Quality Assurance personnel, equipment breakdowns, and estimated time needed to complete repairs
• Read and interpret blueprints/drawings, produce rough sketches (abbreviations, symbols for machining/welding/assembly, tolerances)
• Provides support in testing, repairing, calibrating electric or electronic components
• Installation of new machinery & relocation of existing machinery.
• Participate in ongoing cross-training, multi-skilling activities within the organization. Assist in-training members of the maintenance team on electric equipment as required.
• Recommend and implement corrective action and required repairs for all electrical equipment/parts.
• Work collaboratively with operators and other classifications across the site to reduce downtime, safety and quality risks.
• Effective communication for shift crossovers, work order feedback, production meetings, and activity coordination between other shift members.
• Comply with all regulations relating to equipment and chemical approvals within a food manufacturing facility.
• Use of the computerized maintenance management system.
• Ensure all operations are in compliance with GMPs, HACCP, Health & Safety, WHMIS, and local electrical codes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification (442A)
• At least 1 – 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is considered an asset
• Above average troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve issues in a diverse, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge and experience with conveyors, high-speed slicers, pumps/compressors, electrical/electronic controls, and high-speed packaging equipment.
• A Strong commitment to continuous improvement of equipment function via design improvements
• Strong working knowledge of HMI’s, electric motor controls, programmable logic controllers, basic wiring circuits, and skills necessary to safely test common electrical systems and make minor repairs where permitted.
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs
• Ability to organize and plan daily tasks with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety, and applicable environmental regulations.