Electrician (Red Seal)

Wonderbrands

  • Amherst, NS
  • $34.58 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Introduction Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an “entrepreneurial” mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own “creativity” and “out of the box” thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.OverviewOur Electricians are crucial members of the maintenance team and as such, participates in team efforts to achieve assigned department goals; work closely with other team members to ensure all maintenance activities are completed on time, according to SOPs and regulatory requirements, and provides support to other roles within the maintenance team.Your primary responsibility includes performing electrical maintenance, install, examine, replace or repair components; trouble shoot electrical systems and building services. In addition, you will provide technical support to production teams in supporting production uptime, ensuring optimal functioning of the production equipment and facilities. This position provides critical support in reducing production downtime, maintaining overhaul programs, preventive maintenance of equipment, and effective troubleshooting and repair of equipment. Our production equipment helps us bake delicious products for our customers every day, and you’ll be making sure the lines are ready to run!Start RATE: $34.58/hourNight Shift premium when applicable.SHIFT: Schedule of bakery, availability required (flexibility with working on weekends and overtime, as necessary)Responsibilities
  • Repair, troubleshoot and install machinery including electrical and electronic equipment, control systems and automation.
  • Wire electrical systems and test automated systems.
  • Optimize equipment safety, efficiency and reliability, participating in continuous improvement projects and completing work orders according to PM schedules.
  • Comply with all applicable legislative and Bakery food safety, health and safety and environmental policies and procedures.
  • Service, clean, and perform preventative maintenance and overhaul on all production and bakery equipment.
  • Continually improve equipment function via design improvements.
  • Ensure that work area is clean of debris and hazards at all times and check work area for such hazards upon arrival and when departing each area of work.
Requirements
  • Must have Industrial Electrician License (442A) or Construction and Maintenance 309A.
  • You’re a problem solver with good communication skills who works well with a team and independently.
  • You’re OK with occasional heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • You really enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where every day can bring new and unique challenges.
  • Comfortable using computers.
  • You have some experience with instrumentation, but it’s not required.
  • You have 2 years of industrial, electrical and mechanical experience, preferably in the food industry.
  • Ability to work a flexible shift day/afternoon/night, Sunday to Saturday, and holidays.
  • You have a desire to learn and be trained in PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and ability to assist all trades people as required.
Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including strong benefit and pension plans, paid vacation and holidays, overtime opportunities, and a growth path to line leader and supervisory roles. If you’re excited about this opportunity and love baked goods, we invite you to apply!Wonderbrands is committed to fostering a work environment with strong core values that support diversity through various policies, programs and activities that encourage sensitivity and accommodations. Wonderbrands offers employment regardless of race, colour, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Diversity is integral to our success as an organization and we will use diversity as a model to help identify and develop the best talent, create effective teams, and achieve overall excellence

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