Maintenance, UNION Riverway

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the Role

Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.  is seeking a highly organized and proactive Electrician to join our growing team.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Electrician is responsible for the reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing and packaging equipment.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Carries out reactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices.
• Carries out equipment installations and modifications, wiring and running conduits when necessary.
• Work 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager or assigned leadership designate.
• Excellent trouble shooting 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 workorders.   

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

• Electrician with a journeyperson license with Controls system (PLC, Robotics, Automation) background
• Excited and willing to work night shift (7pm - 7am) 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
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Any of the following would be considered an asset:

• Experience in construction electrical writing and firm understanding of building/facility regulation
• Knowledgeable and experienced in Allen Bradley, Siemens, controls, VFDs and ABB robotics  
• 4th class power engineering certification or Steam Boiler experience including knowledge in CIP/COP systems
• Refrigeration and air handling systems experience in troubleshooting considered an asset

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

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance.
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Employee family assistance program for employees and their families.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match.
• Paid Maternity/Parental Leave program.
• Paid volunteer day off.
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA.
• Organized activities for employees and their families. 

Hourly rate: $46.04 

Schedule: 12 hour shifts on a rotating schedule.

*This is a unionized position.

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.

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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