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At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Red Seal/ Journeyman Electrician – Brandon MB

Overview of the role:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Electrician is responsible for the installation and maintenance of electrical and PLC systems in the plant.

Schedule: 12 hour Rotation – 6 – 6 Weekdays, days, nights and Weekends

Salary: $ 48.12/ hour + Trade Premium $1/hour, Shift Premium for hours worked from 6pm – 6am of $1.20/hour

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance

• Group pension plan with employer contribution

• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match

• Paid time off: Sick hours and volunteer day off

• Banking Overtime Hours

• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA

• Organized activities for employees and their families

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematic and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations

• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting and other electrical components.

• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.

• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switch meters, regulators and reactors.

• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries, hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.

• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices.

• Conduct preventative maintenance programs and keep maintenance records

• Maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices

• Communicating on a constant basis with plant personal

• Ensure that all work is performed safely while following OH&S, WCB, Food Safety and other Company regulations and procedures.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Electrician with a journeyperson ticket/license or certificate of qualification

• Excited and willing to work day & night shift (6 - 6) including weekends

• Proven hands-on experience within food industry or high-speed packaging plant (preferred)

• Electrical and PLC troubleshooting experience

• Able to work collaboratively with all departments

• Highly motivated initiator, able to work independently with minimum supervision

• Effective communication skills, able to complete computer-based workorders

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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