PLC Technologist Brampton - Canada - Maple Leaf Foods

Description

The Opportunity:

The Maintenance Team at 97 Walker Drive is looking for a PLC Technologist that is a Licensed Electrician. The successful candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced, food manufacturing environment and have a demonstrated ability to work safely, ensuring safe plant operations and a safe working environment for all employees.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and code specifications to determine the layout of industrial equipment and installations
• Conduct planned preventive & predictive maintenance and keep maintenance records.
• Actively participate in preventive maintenance programs on building equipment and processing equipment daily.
• Efficient production equipment set up, inspection, and shutdown of all related equipment when required, including process changeovers.
• Recommend and implement corrective action and required repairs.
• Assist in planning, and organizing work activities (drawing interpretation, parts preparation).
• Program, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial equipment and automation including PLCs, HMI, frequency drives, temperature control, and other related devices.
• Minimize production downtime by responding to production calls promptly.
• Lead troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment in a safe, food-safe, and timely manner.
• Responsible for repairing and/or replacing machine parts.
• Responsible for housekeeping and cleaning maintenance shop.
• Perform repairs to building systems and processing equipment as required.
• Participate in spare parts control system and follow all department rules and regulations.
• Use of a computerized maintenance management system.
• Comply with all regulations relating to equipment and chemical approvals within a food manufacturing facility.
• Maintain, repair, install and test electrical motors, switchgear transformers, distribution panels, generators, alternators, battery backup systems, metering, capacitors, regulators, and reactors.
• Other duties as required.

What You'll Bring:

• Completed Electronics Engineering Technician or Technology program accredited by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT)
• At least 5 years of experience in PLC programming
• Certified Journeyman Electrician with 5+ years' experience with proof of completing the Industrial Apprenticeship Program
• Knowledge of conveyors, high-speed slicers, pumps/compressors, electrical/electronic controls, and high-speed packaging equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of HMI's, electric motor controls, programmable logic controllers, basic wiring circuits, and skills necessary to safely test common electrical systems and make minor repairs where permitted.
• Ability to organize and plan daily tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ensure HACCP and Food Safety prerequisites are maintained at all times and associated documentation is accurate and up to date
• Thorough, accurate, and neat completion of forms for HACCP & Quality Assurance Product quality checks against customer and internal specifications
• Ability to maintain the cleanliness of areas of responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to wear proper VPP and comply with HACCP and Food Safety requirements
• Demonstrated ability to wear proper PPE and comply with safety requirements
• Pulling, pushing, twisting, bending, heavy lifting, and standing
• Plant environment (ambient and refrigerated); 24-7, 2-shift operation
• A fast-paced work environment with multiple, tight and changing priorities

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, 'speaker series' events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We're a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let's build a better future, together. We're passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we've made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We're on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
• We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We're a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We're so much stronger when we know we're accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What's Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all our employees. As part of this commitment, we have adopted a number of COVID-19 safety measures, including a requirement for all employees to be fully vaccinated by March 31, 2022 and to show proof of vaccination. In keeping with this policy, successful candidates will need to provide proof of vaccination by March 31, 2022 (or prior to their first day of work if the start date is after March 31, We will of course consider accommodations for anyone unable to be vaccinated following human rights and other applicable laws
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at .

Our 13,500 team members work in 20+ locations across Canada and the U.S. Find out where our plants and offices are located.

There's no limit to how far you can take your career at Maple Leaf Foods. We're a team of people with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skills who challenge each other every day to learn and grow. When you join our team, your opportunities for growth are endless.

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