Northern Gold Foods Ltd. Hiring for Industrial Maintenance Electrician at Welland, ON Full Time

Come join our team !!!

Northern Gold Foods is a well established, leading manufacturer of a wide range of healthy and great tasting breakfast and snack food products. With roots dating back to 1978, Northern Gold Foods now has production facilities located in British Columbia, Ontario and Oregon.

We are currently seeking an Industrial Maintenance Electrician to join our maintenance team.

The primary responsibility for this position will be ensuring the operation, maintenance (predictive and preventive) and set-up of production equipment and assets, as well as, detecting irregularities and malfunctions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Complete predictive and preventative maintenance, changeover, set-up, and adjustments on processing and packaging equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems using schematics and technical drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, operations manuals and engineering specifications to determine work and troubleshooting procedures.
• Communicate the correct operation of machinery and assist operators and quality technicians to diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify a variety of production-based, dynamic, day-to-day challenges.
• Complete logs and communicate with Supervisors, Managers and Operators on work performed.
• Aid in the training of new employees on the operation of production machinery.
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as jacks, cranes and forklifts to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery.
• Participate in the implementation of various improvement projects.
• All other duties as assigned by your Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven track record performing maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of VFDs, PLCs, vision sensors and systems, electrical systems and troubleshooting, schematic analysis, robotics, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience in welding and fabrication is not required, but preferred.
• Excellent English language skills – both written & verbal.
• Candidates must be self-motivated & able to multi-task.
• The ability to work independently.
• A team-oriented mindset; willingness and ability to take on other functional roles in the facility as needed.
• Must be willing and able to work rotating 12-hour continental shifts 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am, scheduled within a 24/7 operation (includes nights and weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing and walking on 12-hour shifts.
• Able to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs.
• Able to push/pull more than 1,000 lbs. using pallet jack.
• Able to continually bend, stoop, twist, use arms, wrists, and hands (including grasping and squeezing) throughout shift.
• Able to occasionally kneel, reach above the shoulder, work at heights, and climb steps with materials weighing 25 to 50 lbs.

Compensation:

• Competitive Wages – concurrent with experience.
• $0.75/Hr shift premium for shifts starting after 12:00pm
• Employee benefit package including Health/Dental/Vision care
• Overtime opportunities available
• Employee Referral Bonus

To Apply:

This is a great opportunity with a growing company. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume including salary expectations. While we really look forward to hearing from you and do thank all candidates who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Application question(s):

• Are you willing and able to work rotating 12-hour continental shifts 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am, scheduled within a 24/7 operation (includes nights and weekends)?
• What is your availability to start?
• What is your email address?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Industrial Maintenance Electrician: 2 years (preferred)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)