Maintenance Electrician - Night Shift

Sunrise Farms•Cambridge, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand River Foods (GRF) is seeking an experienced Electrician for their night shift operations. GRF is a food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry and is a member of the Sunrise Farm family. The company is dedicated to providing a quality work environment and producing high-quality products. This role involves working in a cold, fast-paced, and physical environment, and requires comfort working around various meat products and soy. The ideal candidate will be skilled in mechanical and electrical preventative maintenance, setup, and repairs within a food manufacturing facility.

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Electrician
2-5 years' industrial mechanical/electrical experience, preferably in the food industry
Strong work ethic and ability to work individually and as part of a team
Problem-solving skills and good communication skills
Ability to work in wet and cold/warm environments
Knowledge of appropriate health & safety and environmental regulations
Adherence to Food Safety Protocols

Nice To Haves

Proof of apprenticeship is an asset

Responsibilities

Setup, maintenance and continuous improvement of food processing and packaging equipment
Understand and maintain Packaging and Process Control Systems
Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment
Perform electrical equipment installations in compliance with regulatory requirements
Logically perform troubleshooting techniques on complex machinery, including electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Prepare work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) of all site equipment
Source and prepare parts for all preventative and reactive work
Prepare basic dimensioned sketches
Read and understand technical bulletins, manuals, instructions and blueprints
Perform daily, weekly, monthly and annual electrical & mechanical PMs
Participate in all maintenance team meetings
Participate in production line changeover including conveyors, case packers, tray formers and sealing equipment
Maintain excellent housekeeping and follow the 5S principles
Practice a "safety first" policy by addressing hazards, defective equipment, wearing personal protective equipment as required, and by reporting & correcting unsafe conditions immediately
Comply with all Health & Safety, HACCP, BRC and Good Manufacturing Practices