Electrician

at  Kawartha Dairy

If you are diligent in your work, detail orientated and a Licensed Electrician– and want to have fun while working, apply to our Electrician opportunity so we can meet you!

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US:

• Competitive hourly wage of $41.00
• Annual performance bonus
• Shift premiums
• Company paid health, vision & dental benefits
• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP/DPSP matching
• Uniforms provided
• Opportunities for training & advancement
• 100% Canadian-family owned company with a culture of super-friendly staff and above-and-beyond customer service
• Perks, Perks, Perks! Discount on products sold in our retail stores, free daily dairy beverages (we do make awesome milk) provided in all our company fridges and an active social committee. And the best thing about working at Kawartha Dairy – you get FREE ICE CREAM!!!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Ensures operation of electrical systems and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on machinery and equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and Cat 5 cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Maintain, repair, install and test PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s.
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial, electrical, and electronic control systems and other related devices.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with legislative and company health and safety standards
• Participate in strong daily PDCA Activity. (solving daily struggles through deep RCA and strong CM activity)
• Complete effective core time equipment Preventative Maintenance (PM) activity.
• Daily work entry into CMMS system – document 90% of daily activities, equipment changes points, DT calls, wo generation, investigation and CM activity, meetings, training, and improvement activity.
• DT call support.
• Daily Communication –shift start meetings, WO backlog reviews, activity coordination with other shift members.
• Continuous improvement -using knowledge and expertise to apply theme or project-based improvements to improve.
• OJT and skill-based learning - Self teaching, equipment understanding, technical documentation creation and sharing, technical training.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all work areas, tool cribs, machine workstations and office areas.
• Parts sourcing - Quote initiation, vendor negotiations, part specification.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE:

• Journeyman certification as an Industrial Electrician is required 442A or 309A.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Commercial/Industrial Electrical work.
• Preference to candidates with experience in a food industry is strongly preferred.
• Electrical experience with PLC controls, motor controls and variable frequency drives strongly preferred.
• Dealing with tight deadlines and flexible to work overtime when needed.
• Excellent communication skills.
  We thank all candidates for their interest in Kawartha Dairy Limited, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate