Industrial Electrician Job Guelph area,Ontario Canada,Trades / Skilled Labor

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Industrial Electrician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment within the plant. Working closely with maintenance and operations teams, this role supports production by ensuring equipment reliability, completing preventative maintenance activities, and responding to equipment issues in a safe and timely manner.

Shift Details:

Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Monday to Friday
Moderate overtime, including weekends

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:
Existing Headcount
Base Salary: $38.80 per hour Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment including:
- AC drives, power control circuits, starters, motors, MCCs
Maintain and troubleshoot microprocessor‑based systems including PLCs, DCS, electronic circuits, and controls
Work with low‑ and medium‑voltage distribution systems (single‑ and three‑phase)
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation systems (pneumatics, PID controls, transducers, servo systems, analog/digital signals)
Service power distribution and generation systems including generators, transformers, switchgear, and breakers
Support communication and data systems (CCTV, timekeeping, phone/computer systems)
Maintain HVAC, emergency, refrigeration, energy control, alarm, and hydraulic systems
Perform planned preventative and predictive maintenance and maintain accurate maintenance records
Recommend and implement corrective actions and required repairs
Assist with work planning including blueprint, drawing, and schematic interpretation and parts preparation
Install new conduits, lighting fixtures, wiring, receptacles, and replace or upgrade existing fixtures
Test continuity, resistance, voltage, and current for troubleshooting purposes
Follow all safety, food safety, and quality policies and procedures

What You’ll Bring :

Valid Electrician License
Experience as an electrician in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
Experience in the Food & Beverage industry (asset)
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings
Basic computer skills with strong written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
Safety‑conscious with a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
Physically capable of heavy lifting
Must have a full complement of personal/professional hand tools

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, pension
Annual boot & tool reimbursement
Opportunities for skill development and career growth in a manufacturing environment

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’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 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.

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