Lactalis Canada Hiring for Electrical Technician at Ingleside, ON Full Time

Job Title: Electro-technician

Location: Ingleside, ON

General Accountabilities:

The Electro-technician is a recognized leader by role modeling the safety, quality and productivity imperatives on the operation while leveraging his/her acute skills on technical issue resolution and improvements.

Critical Success Factors:

• Troubleshoot of electrical and instrument problems, repair electrical and instrument equipment, program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and calibrating instrumentation.
• Install and modify electrical and instrumentation equipment and performs mechanical work when required.
• Prepare line equipment for start-up and shutdown.
• Perform electrical maintenance tasks on production equipment, equipment installation, PLC programming, department utilities, and mechanical work when required to support other trades people, communicate with all stakeholders, follow quality and safety procedures, complete documentation, and perform other responsibilities as required.
• Perform shift coverage including weekends and nights according to a rotation schedule that is subject to change during the course of the year according to business requirements.

Key Attributes of the Ideal Candidate:

• Province of Ontario recognized trade certificate as an Industrial Electrician, or Instrumentation and control technician. A diploma in Instrumentation Technician/Technologist or Controls & Automation would be an asset.
• PLC and computer system training and experience. 3 – 5 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment and 2 years experience in PLC programming.
• Previous successful job functions that required similar abilities, skills and education would be considered an asset.
• Solid experience with Microsoft Office software, basic SAP knowledge, 2 years minimum experience with current industry software such as APT, Tisoft and Allen Bradley, Knowledge of high speed packaging equipment and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to troubleshoot, maintain and program AB or any other brand PLCs.
• Possess abilities to maintain, calibrate and repair instrumentation and control equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to leverage computer systems knowledge and experience to work with other electrical shop team members to achieve results, resolve issues and effectively prioritize work demands.
• Demonstrate the desire to further business objectives.
• Demonstrate the ability to initiate significant changes and follow through until completion.

Lactalis is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity. Lactalis strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society.

Lactalis is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $35.41 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Work remotely:

• No