Our client is one of the world's largest snacks companies, empowering people to snack right in over 150 countries. Currently, we are seeking an experienced Licensed Electrician to join the team.
Full-time, Permanent position
Working location : East York
Work schedule : Night (10pm-7am)
Certification : (442A or 309A) (In good standing)
Job-specific requirements : Must have PLC and robotic experience
Nature and Scope
Manages equipment electrical operating issues; works with equipment suppliers to resolve
problems and issues with equipment; oversees and maintains plant electrical systems to maintain
a reliable power supply system.
Manages and directs the work of on-site contractors when
necessary.
- Troubleshoots and supports scheduled and unscheduled line shut downs.
- Manages electrical training for existing and new equipment, up-to-date maintenance techniques or
regulatory compliance.
- Upgrades and improves machine programs or equipment to meet production requirements and safety standards.
- Responsible for the installation and maintenance of existing electrical assets throughout the plant.
- Works with designs lay outs and electrical drawings, maintains, and troubleshoots A.C. and D.C.powered components for production equipment in processing and highspeed packaging machines
while under pressure.
- Works and liaises with mechanical and production personnel as required.
- Make decisions and prioritizes jobs to production requirements. Must always observe safe
practices in the performance of work duties.
Major / Essential Responsibilities
Plan, install and test according to recognized electrical practices and in compliance with the
Ontario Hydro Electrical Standards, a variety of apparatus, control equipment, wiring and power
equipment for light, power and control systems.
Use a computer to safely connect to programmable logic controllers (PLC) to troubleshoot
machine or process control systems and make required minor programming changes and
modifications when requested by the Electrical Supervisor.
Read and decipher PLC code from manufacturers such as Allen Bradley’s RSLogix 5 / 500 / 5000,
etc.
Modify graphics for operator interfaces (HMI) using software such as Allen Bradley’s Panelbuilder
and RSView
- Create new PLC and HMI programs when required.
- Read and understand detailed electrical and electronic schematics.
- Draw simple schematics to record modifications to equipment as required.
- Test various A.C and D.C. motors to determine condition. Take measurements to ensure that
leakage resistance is within acceptable levels.
Use various company meters such as a megohmmeter, temperature calibrator, loop calibrator,
power analyzer, etc, to troubleshoot problems in electrical power and control systems.
- Promptly correct any hazardous condition on production equipment
- Troubleshoot all electronic registration systems (e.g. EMP, Honeywell, Sick) to satisfy Quality and
operations personnel.
Carry out additions and alterations on all plant equipment as directed by the electrical supervisor
on an ongoing basis, to improve operation and safety of electrical installations and equipment.
Work with the Mechanical Maintenance Department in troubleshooting equipment to determine
problems through proper test procedures and operational checks.
- Maintain and upgrade all plant equipment to Ontario Hydro Electrical Safety Code.
- Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on facility and production equipment as directed
through work orders.
Assist operations in setting up procedures for use in isolating equipment prior to clean up and
identifying areas to avoid saturating with water.
- Knowledge and understanding of SOP’s and work instructions
- Understand, participate, and support all safety programs, policies and initiatives within themanufacturing location
- Understands and follows Ewen Manufacturing food safety systems and procedures
- Responsible for ensuring all packaged product produced meets all GMP and food safety requirements
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor
Knowledge and Skills
College diploma from a technical college or university for electronic technician or electronic
instrumentation.
Valid Ontario Electrician’s licence (Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Certificate of Qualification) as a Construction and Maintenance Electrician.
- Five to seven years related experience.
- Excellent motor skills and in-depth knowledge of programmable logic controllers, operator
interfaces and automated process equipment
Expertise in analytical, logic and fault-finding skills in troubleshooting and repair of
process / packaging machinery and preventative / predictive maintenance systems
- Good working knowledge of electronic devices and circuits.
- Courses in Allen Bradley and Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers considered an asset.
- Ability to meet physical demands of lifting and manoeuvring heavy objects.
- Sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Computer literacy, SAP, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint highly desirable.
- Results-oriented and a strong sense of urgency / focus.
- Lift Truck licence an asset.
Relationships
Primary contacts required to fulfill the major responsibilities would include Manufacturing Team
Leaders, inventory, Process Control Coordinators, Maintenance and Team Lead
Effort
Physical Effort :
Work normally requires a moderate level of physical effort in bending, lifting, and manual dexterity.
Mental Effort :
Work normally requires a high level of mental effort in reading, creating written documentation,
meeting deadlines, problem solving, trouble shooting and repetitive tasks
Working Conditions
- This position occurs in a food manufacturing setting (plant environment)
- Exposure to noise, raw materials, some dust and variable temperatures in common
- The use of personal protective equipment is required, particularly protective footwear and hearing protection, hard hats and safety glasses when required
- The use of company mandated uniform is required (long sleeve shirts / pants, hairnets, gloves, etc).
- Possible requirement of shutdown coverage around holidays.
Send your resume to with the subject "Licensed Electrician in East York"
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and / or mental disabilities. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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