Electrician

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us.

Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, control system and reliability is the main responsibility of the Electrician.

Schedule : 7pm - 7am schedule cycle is as follows (4 On- 5 Off - 5 On - 5 Off - 5 ON - 4 OFF).

Salary : $42.98 / hour

How you will make contributions that matter :

• Carries out reactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance on plant equipment
• Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs industrial electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
• Carries out equipment installations and modifications, wiring and running conduits when necessary
• Works effectively in a processing environment without jeopardizing food safety
• Follows company policies and safety-first culture while continuously improving standards
• Works effectively and collaboratively with other trades groups to complete project assignments
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or assigned leadership designate

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications :

• Electrician with a journeyperson license or control system (PLC, Robotics, Automation) background
• Excited and willing to work night shift (7 PM - 7 AM) including the availability for weekends
• Proven hands-on experience within food industry or high-speed packaging plant (preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematic, and electrical code specifications
• Comfortable with mechanical troubleshooting and executing assigned mechanical work orders
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, able to work collaboratively with all departments
• Highly motivated initiator, able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Effective communication skills, able to complete computer-based work orders

Any of the following would be considered an asset :

• Experience in construction electrical writing and firm understanding of building or facility regulation
• Knowledgeable and experienced in Allen Bradley, Siemens, controls, and programming systems including ABB robotics
• 4th Class Power Engineering Certification or Steam Boiler experience including knowledge in CIP / COP systems
• Refrigeration and air handling systems troubleshooting experience

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing :

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal.

Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy.

Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way.

And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.