Mainenance Electrical Apprentice - Maintenance Continental Day Shift

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE (Open to All Levels)

OPERATIONS: MAINTENANCE DEPT – CONTINENTAL DAY SHIFT

REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

POSTING #: 007-26

Date Posted: Friday, January 23, 2026

Date Removed: Friday, January 30, 2026

Open Positions: Two (2)

Rate Group: $34.71 - $48.06 dependent on level

Shift Hours: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Please Note:

The successful candidate may be required to change rotations throughout the apprenticeship period to support training & development.

WHY WORK AT CONESTOGA MEATS?

• $34.71-$48.06/per hour with available overtime options
• Weekly pay by direct deposit
• Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
• Optional daily and weekend overtime available
• Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)
• Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service
• Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service.
• Floater day given on top of vacation days.
• Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages
• Discounts on quality pork products
• Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
• Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games),
• BBQ's and wellness programs
• On-site training and company provided equipment.
• Employee scholarship program and English courses
• Positive and friendly team environment with a supportive Management Team

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS / ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides support in troubleshooting / repairs and system improvements (optimization) to ensure quality and efficiency
• Establish and follow-up project implementation, including timing, concept, feasibility design, specifications, construction and commissioning, as required
• Provides support in testing, repairing, and calibrating electric or electronic components
• Maintains and upgrades PLC software
• Analyze records, charts and all documentation required for maintenance records, projects and departments
• Prepares drawing material specifications to requisitions required by vendors or other departments
• Develops controls drawings and design concepts
• Deals with various venders; both supplier and equipment suppliers
• Responds to all maintenance requirements within the department
• Participate in ongoing cross-training, multi-skilling activities within the organization
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency in achieving results
• Ensures that all operator safety devices function properly on completion of repairs, modifications and installations
• Knows and understands process documentation and customer specific requirements, as they relate to this job function
• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies
• Adheres to Conestoga Meat's core values
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of two (2) years demonstrated and verifiable experience working in a manufacturing environment an asset
• Working Knowledge (oral/written) of both English and Mathematics
• Working knowledge of Safety Standards of Equipment
• PLC Programming and troubleshooting experience;
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• Ability to work in various locations within and outside the plant
• Good attention to detail, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and multiple demands
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs
• Ability to work independently and without supervision

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Accountability and Initiative

• Commits to producing the very best output, while maintaining safety and quality.
• Takes ownership of your work and meet all commitments.
• Takes initiative and demonstrates a "do whatever it takes" work ethic to get the work done.

Service Excellence

• Displays personal ownership and a sense of urgency over any issues or complaints that arise from the customer experience, both internal and external.

Communicating with Clarity

• Verifies the meaning of messages sent by others and confirms any next steps required.
• Communicates in a manner that is straightforward and easy to understand.
• Answers questions in a professional manner.

WORKING

CONDITIONS

Required to work in a multi-disciplined and fast-paced work environment where Safety, Quality, People, and productivity are the focus of all organizational objectives.

If this sounds like the job for you, please submit your resume online at .

Conestoga Meats welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those invited to participate in our recruitment process will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you are applying to into a different department than the one you are currently in, (example: from Kill into Cut, or from Cut into Kill) a POET Test will be required prior to trialing a position.