Job description

Industrial Electrician - NOC 72201 - 3 vacancy

Summary:

The Industrial Electrician performs a variety of skilled activities ranging from but not limited to electrical safety improvements, installation, maintaining, trouble shooting, electrical HV & LV maintenance, machine modification, repair & re-wiring, and projects in the trades of electrical and in electronics, PLC troubleshooting & programming, variable frequency Drive configuring & troubleshooting, High Voltage (600VAC & 240VAC) & Low Voltage (120VAC & 24VDC) work on all buildings and production equipment owned by Sunrise Markets Inc.

Company: Sunrise Markets Inc. o/a Sunrise Soya Foods 

Business information: Since 1956. Sunrise Soya Foods has been trusted by generations to produce healthy and delicious soy products. Sunrise Soya Foods offers a diverse range of soy products such as tofu, desserts, traditional varieties and beverages. We also offer premium tofu products which are all made with certified organic soybeans and non-GMO project verified. We take great pride in creating employment opportunities, supporting organizations in our local communities, and making a lasting impact through our expanded business. From our products to our workplace, we adhere to our values of: Customer focus, honesty and integrity, respect, teamwork and corporate citizenship.

Business Address: 729 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1H5

Work Location: 21 Medulla Avenue, Erobicoke, ON M8Z 5L6

Type of Employment: Full Time– Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible 

Job Description:

• Assist in the electrical design and drawings, blue prints, fabrication and installation of new production machinery by interpreting them and determining their layout.
• Assist in the re-engineering, replace or repair of existing production lines, switch boxes, conduits, fiber optic or coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures or equipment like electrical panels, transformers to ensure that continuous improvement and/or safety objectives are met.
• Installation, testing, repairing and upkeep of electrical motors, generators, and alternators hydraulic and pneumatic electrical controls.
• Check for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance while testing electrical and electronic equipment and components.
• Carry out preventive maintenance / repairs on all building and production equipment, switchgears, regulators owned by Sunrise Markets Inc. under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Shift Foreman.
• Provide input into the computerized maintenance management system, the work performed, materials and equipment used and other comments as required in detail
• Respond to emergency calls and carryout break down repairs as required on electrical & automation issues
• Report major incidents (that causes a serious machine downtime or when extra help is required) to Maintenance Supervisor or Foreman
• Work jointly with the Production Lead-hands and Supervisors and other company staff on operating and troubleshooting, repairing industrial, electrical and electronic control systems along with other production equipment.
• Assist in the Root Cause Analysis process to determine immediate cause and help develop sustaining counter-measures for electrical & automation related downtime
• Maintain a wide variety of electrical tools in good / safe working condition including conducting safety inspections.
• Report observations of any deviation to the process/procedure or a defect or non-conformance to the product which may result in a situation requiring food safety assessment and placing product on hold or scrapping the product to the management immediately
• Liaison with contractors & suppliers on projects & initiatives as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Foreman 

Requirements: 

Education and Experience:

• Completion of secondary school or Trade certification is required.
• Completion of four-to-five-year industrial apprenticeship is required.
• Required Licensed Industrial Electrician in good standing
• Preferred PLC Ticket/Certification with experience in programming ladder logic and variable Speed Drives
• Minimum 2-year work experience as a maintenance electrician in a food manufacturing background
• Willingness to apply for completion of interprovincial red seal electrician ticket. 

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, physically demanding, Attention to detail, Fast-paced environment 

Personal Suitability:

• Good verbal and written English language skills 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and judgmental skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter
• Detail oriented and ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Intermediate computer skills in MS Excel, MS Word & familiar with using a CMMS Work Order system
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

 Work Site Environment: 

• Frequent ladder climbing and kneeling down to repair machinery
• Must possess strength, stamina and mobility to perform heavy physical lifting of machinery and parts is essential.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment including forklifts, boom-lifts, scissor lifts Etc.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Exposure to noise and a wet temperature varied environment when in the production area
• Wearing of company provided Uniform and other Personal Protective Equipment is required as applicable 

Work Setting: Industrial

Language: English is required 

Wage: $40.00 per hour, 40 hours per week. 

Benefits: Dental plan, Health care plan, Vision care benefits, Paramedical services coverage, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Free parking available, Team building opportunities, Wellness program 

Working hours:

• Permanent Full-time position (40 hours per week). Able to work rotating shifts (day/ afternoon/ night), 15-min paid coffee break, 1/2-hour unpaid lunch/dinner break.
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as required to meet business needs 

 Apply by e-mail to:  torontojobs@sunrise-soya.com