Industrial Electrician - Kitchener

Ready For a Tasty New Challenge?

Our team in Kitchener is looking for a new Industrial Electrician! 

Position: Industrial Electrician

Location: Kitchener, ON.

Pay rate: $43.00/hr 

Schedule: Rotating 

What Wonderbrands Offers:

• Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Bonuses
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Responsibilities

• PLC and HMI programming changes and troubleshooting including modification and calibration of equipment; weight scales VFD, Servomotors and network communications experience. 
• Repair, troubleshooting and installation of machinery including electrical and electronic equipment, control systems and automation 
• Electrical wiring and testing of automated systems 
• Optimize equipment safety, efficiency and reliability, participating in continuous improvement projects and completing work orders according to PM schedules 
• Previous Food industry experience preferred 
• Comply with all applicable legislative and Bakery food safety, health and safety and environmental policies and procedures. 
• Service, clean and perform preventative maintenance and overhaul on all production and bakery equipment 
• Continually improve equipment function via design improvements 
• Ensure that work area is clean of debris and hazards at all times and check work area for such hazards upon arrival and when departing each area of work 
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with legislated and company health and safety standards 
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements 

• Industrial Electrician License (442A) or 309A is required
• 3-5 years of industrial, electrical and mechanical experience, preferably in the food industry 
• General knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and ability to assist all trades people as required 
• Problem solving skills and good communication skills are required 
• Comfortable using computers
• Ability to work well within a team and independently
• Comfortable with occasional heavy lifting up to 50 lbs
• You really enjoy working in a fast paced environment where every day can bring new and unique challenges
• Ability to work a flexible shift day/afternoon/night, Sunday to Saturday.

If you’re excited about this opportunity and love baked goods, we invite you to apply!

What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands

Wonderbrands is a leading Canadian bakery with over 140 years of expertise in crafting high-quality packaged breads. We proudly produce iconic brands such as Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. Our network spans 14 state-of-the-art bakery manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Now part of the FGF Brands Group of Companies, Wonderbrands is unlocking tremendous growth opportunities by driving production innovation, advancing leading-edge supply chain practices, and investing in the communities where we bake. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and foster a dynamic, collaborative start-up culture that thrives on cross-functional teamwork.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills.  Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

We affirm that our hiring process, including candidate screening, evaluation, and selection, does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools. All assessments and decisions are conducted by qualified human professionals to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with Bill 149.

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