Electrical Automations Technician

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

Reporting to the Electrical Manager, the Electrical Automations Technician will be responsible for the effective utilization of available automation technology to increase equipment productivity, safety, reliability and simplify maintenance procedures. Investigates root causes of equipment breakdowns and determines appropriate corrective action.

Available Shifts

Shift 1: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Shift 2: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Location: 8301 Winston Churchill Blvd, Brampton, ON L6Y 0A2

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Provides technical application support during new installations and equipment breakdowns, including problems with documentation, research and replication, escalation, and resolution.
• Assists in equipment malfunction investigation to increase equipment reliability by identifying root cause, determining corrective actions/preventative measures, and following up on any deviations, customer and consumer complaints.
• Review and document technical information (i.e. version upgrade requirements, service packs, patches, utilities) provided by the product manufacturer. Keeps up-to-date schematics and related technical documentation.
• Works with plant engineers and/ or plant managers on Pre-Start Safety Reviews and equipment safety audits.
• Performs setup and calibration for process equipment and control instrumentation such as: Flow meters, Viscosity meters, Power meters, Conductivity meters, Temperature and Pressure transducers.
• Calculates parameters for PID loops according to process regulations. Develops and makes alterations in PLC programs per requirement.
• Determines and programs parameters for variable frequency drivers and servo drives.
• Maintains and continuously develops existing plant process control systems and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition).
• Performs routine diagnostic checks on equipment, electrical panels, and control systems;
• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces all electrical equipment as required; checks and repairs ground faults, completes electrical preventative maintenance; and troubleshoots incoming hydro disruption.
• Tests new industrial automation equipment, instruments, controls and materials available on the market for use in a manufacturing environment, and provide effectiveness reports to Upper Management.
• Follows all safety regulations, such as Arc Flash protection and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Assists with other trades and provides the necessary support, if needed.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Minimum one year of experience with manufacturing systems, with an expertise in electrical troubleshooting combined with strong understanding of PLC-based control systems (Allen Bradley, Schneider, Siemens, Mitsubishi and Omron) and automation;
• Prior working experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in the food industry;
• Experience required in inspection, testing, diagnosing, servicing, maintaining and overhauling a wide variety of electrical, instrumentation, control, electronic equipment, components, sensors, protective devices and relays.
• Experienced in installing AC/DC drives, Servo Drives and thermostats, electrical wirings, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
• Experience working with Industrial Network Protocols (Device Net, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, HART, Asi);
• Intermediate-level knowledge in IEC programming languages (PLC and HMI programming);
• Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities;
• Possesses and commits to a high level of personal and ethical responsibility.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential;
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Post-Secondary Diploma/ Degree in Electrical, Automation, Instrumentation, or Engineering.
• 442A Industrial or 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrical License required or willingness to acquire.
  
  

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

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