About Dare Foods Limited
Dare Foods Limited is a private, family owned portfolio of brands established in 1892. The Dare “Made Better” promise guides everything we do and comes to life through our portfolio of consumer-loved brands including Bear Paws, Breton, REALFRUIT, Boulangerie Grissol, and Whippet (to name just a few). Our head office is in Cambridge Ontario. We have been located in the K-W area since the family’s original store opened in 1892.
We are offering a fast paced, career elevating opportunity at our candy plant in Milton, Ontario. The expectation for every employee of this unique and flexible facility is to work cooperatively as part of the team to produce safe, high quality food products, efficiently and effectively. As an integral team member you will be required to help out as needed to accomplish this goal, regardless of the position, consistent with Dare values.
Industrial Electrician – 442A (Night Shift)
Hourly rate of $39.14 + shift premium.
This is an 8-hour shift, which begins on Sunday night at 10:30pm and continues for 5 shifts, working 10:30pm-6:30am each day.Key Responsibilities:
Demonstrate solid communication and interpersonal skills in a team based work environment
Ensure production downtime is minimized and production output is maximized
Perform electrical preventative maintenance on all facility equipment as assigned
Ensure the Canadian Electrical Code with Provincial supplement is adhered to for all plant equipment
Respond promptly to breakdown calls and troubleshoot/repair the problems
Perform breakdown analysis to create action plans to address root causes
Perform electrical maintenance activities safely and report unsafe conditions
Perform PLC troubleshooting
Maintain a high level of cleanliness and organization in maintenance shop
Requires standing, walking, reaching and bending for periods of time across all areas of the facility. Ability to lift up to 30lbs in a safe manner
Reliable attendance and punctuality; flexibility in work schedule to accommodate business requirements; including optional weekend overtime
Some repairs will be conducted in high or low temperature environments, depending on the location within the facility
Utilize our CMMS to receive, complete and close Work Orders, as well as order partsEssential Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum 2-5 years relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment
Must have a valid Ontario industrial electrician trade license 442A
Desirable Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - 433A
Experience troubleshooting with PLC’s (AB Factory Talk , Studio & SEW), logic controllers and variable speed and servo drives (Rockwell, SEW & Others)
Experience reading and troubleshooting electrical diagrams and schematics drawings
PLC programming on controls, network and automation experience would be an asset
Hands on experience on panel troubleshooting, servo drives, plant controls (SCADA), and highly automated packaging would be considered an asset
Experience in a food manufacturing environment would be considered a definite asset
Experience in servicing General Power Distribution Systems (including IR scanning, oil analysis on transformers, visual and electrical inspection)
Experience on troubleshooting Life Support Systems (fire alarms, emergency lighting, speakers and others)
Must bring your own tools, a tool allowance is provided to replace tools
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply in writing by July 15, 2022, quoting the appropriate position title to: hrresumes@darefoods.com (.doc, .txt, .pdf)
Thank you for your interest in Dare Foods Ltd. and the opportunity to review your resume, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No follow up inquiries or agencies at this time please
Guided by our Purpose, Mission and Values Dare Foods Limited is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, supported and proud to work here.
Dare Foods Ltd. will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.