Electrician

 The Opportunity:

The Electrician reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager.Working closely with other team members, this role will have direct accountability for troubleshooting, repairing, installing electrical/mechanical services and equipment in the plant while also being responsible for ensuring that daily preventative maintenance tasks and repairs are carried out accordingly to meet production needs.Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 20. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair of:
  • Electrical equipment (AC Drives, power controls circuits, starters, motors, MCC's)
  • Microprocessor based systems (PLC's. DCS, Electronic circuits, controls)
  • Low and medium voltage distribution systems (single & three phase systems)
  • Instrumentation (pneumatic controls, PID, transducers, servos, analog/digital signals)
  • Power distribution & generation (generators, transformers, switchgears, breakers)
  • Communication and Data Systems (closed circuit TV, timekeeping, phone/computer)
  • HVAC, Emergency systems (refrigeration, energy control, alarm), hydraulic systems
• Conduct Planned Preventive & Predictive Maintenance and keep maintenance records
• Recommend and implement corrective action and required repairs
• Assist in planning, organizing of work activities (drawing interpretation, blue prints and schematics, parts preparation)
• Install new conduits, lighting fixtures, wiring, receptacles and other electrical components, examining or replace the old fixtures
• Check continuity, resistance, current or voltage of circuit for troubleshooting

What You’ll Bring:

• Electrician license
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Mechanically Inclined
• Experience in a manufacturing environment would be an asset
• Must have a full complement of personal/professional hand tools
• Sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Strong team player as well ability to work alone
• Safety conscious
• Heavy lifting required
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Basic computer ability coupled with strong communication skills
• Highly motivated – able to work well with minimal supervision
• Experience in Food & Beverage Industry is an asset

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Training provided where needed
  
• Reputable company
  
• Competitive Wages
  
• Opportunities to participate in Benefits and Pension plans
  
• Great team environment
  
• Strong focus on internal advancement
  
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.