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.

Position:

Electrician

Immediate Supervisor:

Manager, Maintenance

Department:

Maintenance

Status:

Permanent/Full Time

Location:

Tavistock, ON

Schedule:

Available to work all shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends)

Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance, the Electrician is responsible for the routine/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing and packaging equipment.

How you will make contributions that matter:

Responsible for preventative maintenance on assigned equipment

Troubleshoot and repair equipment in breakdown situations

Conduct equipment installations and modifications as required

Conduct PLC & HMI programming changes as required

Repair parts as required

Work effectively in a processing environment without jeopardizing food safety

Follow company policies and safety standards

Works with other trades groups to complete project assignments.

Take initiative and work well in team setting with other departments and independently

Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Maintenance or Supervisor, Maintenance

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

Licenced Electrician

3 years experience with process and high speed packaging equipment in a manufacturing setting preferred

Experience in food industry or high speed packaging

Good PLC & HMI troubleshooting, programming skills is an asset

Experience in instrumentation such as flow meters, RTD and pressure/level measurement is an asset

Good understanding of electronics and ability to perform simple repairs on electronic equipment

Pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge

Blueprint reading plus understanding of PID drawings

Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills.

Lead hand or supervisory experience is an asset

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

Saputo products at a discounted price

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. (

Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day!

* SCOTSBURN is a registered trademark and is used under license by Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.

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Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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