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Industrial Electrician
Hilton Food Group Plc
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Posted Oct 29
About this role
Job Title: Industrial Electrician Salary Range: CAD$38.00– CAD$43.50 Working Type: On-Site The Licensed Industrial Electrician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and electronics systems in a highly automated Hilton Foods production facility. This role ensures production reliability, regulatory compliance, and safe operation of all electrical and control systems. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics and code specifications to install and operationalize industrial equipment. Install, maintain, test, and repair electric motors, sensors, servo drive, variable frequency drive and automated equipment used in food processing. Troubleshoot HMIs, PLC ladder logic, electrical and electronic control systems, including PLC‑based automation used on production lines. Siemens/Allen Bradly PLC experience is highly desirable. Perform root‑cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve reliability. Inspect production equipment for wear, malfunction risks, and compliance with food‑safety electrical standards. Ensure all work complies with the Canadian Electrical Code and internal food‑safety standards. (ISO, HACCP) Complete preventative maintenance and corrective work orders, maintenance logs, and documentation accurately in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Maintain and update the site ESA logbook. Ensure electrical systems meet food‑plant sanitation and safety requirements. Follow lockout/tagout, arc‑flash, and plant safety procedures. KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Completion of secondary school required. Valid Industrial Electrician (442A) or Construction & Maintenance (309A) license in province of Ontario. Completion of an approved apprenticeship program. Strong knowledge of industrial automation, PLCs, sensors, and control systems. Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation. Familiarity with food‑manufacturing equipment such as conveyors, packaging systems, chillers, mixers, grinders, slicers, batching systems, etc. 3–5 years of industrial or manufacturing electrician experience preferred. Food manufacturing experience considered a strong asset. Ability to stand for long periods, bend, twist, and perform repetitive motions. Comfortable working in hot, cold, high paced and/or noisy environments. Ability to lift materials (up to 50 lbs), work at heights, and operate tools safely. Hilton Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At Hilton Foods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in a confidential manner at all times.