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Overview of the role:

Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.  is seeking a Maintenance, Licensed Electrician (442A), for an existing opportunity within our organization.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance, Licensed Electrician is responsible for the installation and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and automation systems, common to a dairy operation. This role requires hands-on execution which blends working on the floor directly with equipment and operators, as well as tactful time in the shop rebuilding and repairing.

Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturdays 5am to 3:30pm, off Sunday, Monday & Tuesday.

Salary: Licensed: Probationary Rate (90 working days) – $45.34;

            Licensed Top Rate – $47.73*

*A seventy-five cents ($0.75) per hour premium for all hours worked to all Employees classified as maintenance is applied in addition to the base hourly rate

**Additional shift premiums apply for all hours worked during premium shift times

*** Tool Allowance shall be paid to the Maintenance employees at the rate of eight hundred and eighty ($880) dollars

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater day and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Organized activities for employees and their families  
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Repair and maintenance of filling machines, pasteurizing process systems, packaging systems and conveyers common to a dairy operation
• Carries out electrical equipment modifications
• Completes preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical equipment in breakdown situations to ensure production efficiencies are achieved
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and manuals to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Maintain communication on a constant basis with plant personnel
• Work well with, and support, peer group, other departments and facility as a whole
• Follow all GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements
• Comply and ensure all work is performed safely while following OH&S, WSIB, and company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties, as assigned, by Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager

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

• Must hold a 442A Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification
  • Must provide a Skilled Trades Ontario Red Seal Certification of Qualification and/or an Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement Certificate
• Minimum 3 years of electro-mechanical in an industrial/manufacturing setting and PLC
• Minimum 1 year of experience related to food industry, preferably dairy, or high-speed process equipment or packaging experience
  • Demonstrates solid Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), understanding and compliance. Knowledge of Food Safety Systems would be an asset;
• Extensive experience with electromechanical preventative maintenance and troubleshoot of high-speed automated packaging equipment
• Strong understanding of all applicable Electrical – Mechanical – Safety Provincial Codes.
• Instrumental knowledge with pressure, temperature, flow controls, calibrations and programing
• Advanced electromechanical and technical aptitude;
• Knowledge and experience with PLC controls and programming systems. Allen Bradley an asset;
• Ability to work in a highly automated environment.
• PC Windows based O/S experience an asset;
• High level of self-motivation and initiative, and results-oriented, with excellent trouble shooting skills;
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Highly motivated, results orientated, team player
• Dependable with a good attendance and safety record
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Ability to support all shifts (days and afternoons), incl. weekends and overtime, and/or being on call.

All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team.

Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications.

Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.

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We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. 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.How you will make contributions that matter...

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In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.    

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We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. 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.