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VCT Group requires a Master Electrician to lead the solar installation team. This individual will use extensive knowledge of electrical installation methods to ensure project are designed and built in accordance with electrical codes and internal best practises. In this role you will oversee all electrical work of electricians, designers and apprentices. This position involves working out of our Kitchener location under the direction of the Operations Manager. Come make an impact in our organization to support the future of electrification and renewable energy.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Review and sign off on electrical related work including single line diagrams, electrical layouts, site plans to ensure the highest quality is met in compliance with electrical code

• Assisting in site visits with business development team for feasibility of future projects, providing recommendations on materials, layouts,e tc.

• Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations.

• Inspection of electrical components including transformers, electronics, and other equipment

• Commissioning and configuration of electronics control and monitoring systems

• Troubleshoot and diagnose failed electronics components using a variety of testing devices

• Supervise, educate, and train apprentices

• Uphold VCT Group’s standards of quality and professionalism

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Master Electrician

• 2+ years licensed experience

• Demonstrated attention to detail, customer care, and quality of work

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Highly efficient use of computer applications including databases, Zoom, CRM platforms, project management software, and other MS Office applications

• Current G class driver’s license and clean drivers abstract

ADITIONAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS THAT WOULD BE AN ASSET:

• Experience with installing and servicing electric vehicle chargers, batteries, and energy storage systems

• Experience with electrical service upgrades and installations

• Experience working in residential and ICI sectors

• Experience with solar PV installations

• Experience with computer networking, IP, wifi, and cellular data communications

• Forklift, first aid/CPR, and working at heights certification

YOU’LL LIKELY BE A PRETTY GOOD FIT IF SOME OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES YOU:

• You’re a bit of a perfectionist, in a healthy way, you value precision and accuracy

• You’re an innovator and inventor, you can’t stop yourself from critically evaluating

everything you see, from a position of curiosity rather than arrogance, thinking of ways it can be done better

• Without being arrogant or boastful, you are actually quite inwardly competitive and like to feel accomplished

• You already own an electric vehicle, or can hardly wait to get one, and are keenly aware of your environmental footprint.

• You get a great deal of satisfaction when you stand back at the end of a project and look at what you just built with pride.

Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter to hr@vctgroup.com. We would like to thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those potentially suitable for the position will be contacted. Please refer to the job position for which you are applying in the subject line of all correspondence.

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What you’ll be working on:

• Maintenance of site equipment
• Completion of preventative and predictive maintenance inspections and electrical and/or mechanical repairs for all equipment within area of responsibility
• Execute daily assigned work
• Manage through emergency breakdowns
• Support in root cause and prevention of future downtime events
• Work collaboratively with operators and other classifications across the site to reduce downtime, safety and quality risks
• Effective communication for shift crossovers, work order feedback, production meetings, and activity coordination between other shifts
• Above average trouble shooting skills and ability to resolve issues in a diverse, fast paced environment

Qualifications

Who’s a good fit for the team:

• MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Must currently possess a valid Electrical license in the province of Ontario (309A or 442) with certificate of apprenticeship as an asset
• Secondary trade license would be an asset with associated pay incentive
• Motivation and Positive Attitude
• Drive for Improvement
• Knowledge of PLC and control systems strongly preferred
• Communication / Computer Skills
• Knowledge and Experience of operational process / packaging equipment in the food industry
• Knowledge and experience using maintenance control systems for submitting work requests and logging hours
• Ability to work shift work

What you’ll be working on:

• Full Case belt picking and placing
• Operating Auto Cart Loader (ACL) to include jam and fault recovery
• Operating Warehouse computer systems (ICS, etc)
• Load and unload bulk and individual cases to/from trailers.
• Strapping and bundling cardboard
• Gathering pallet boards
• Manually loading individual cases on carts and carts onto trailers.
• Autonomous maintenance activity as required by task.
• Maintaining proper housekeeping standards in work areas
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Attendance in warehouse team meetings as required
• Performing work in a safe manner and required to follow all safety practices and policies

Qualifications

Who’s a good fit for the team:

• Great teamwork and excellent communication skills
• Previous operations experience (or similar) preferred but not required
• Outstanding organizational skills as demonstrated by your ability to handle multiple priorities, problem solve and meet deadlines or targets

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As Canada’s fastest growing convenience food company, we’re committed to building a family of tasty, delicious snacks that grows and prospers.  As a consumer, you’ve come to trust us for our high quality salty snacks. With five manufacturing facilities, 50 major distribution centers and 70,000 customers from coast to coast, we’re constantly searching for exciting new ways to build on our lasting tradition of fresh products, top-notch service and industry-leading innovation.

GOOD FOOD FOR THE FUN OF IT!

The  New Grad Maintenance Supervisor position will assist in the management of the day to day workload for the maintenance team to ensure an effective and efficient service is delivered and departmental targets are achieved.  The Maintenance Operations SCL is responsible for a team of planners and schedulers to ensure that the sites Planned Preventative and Predictive Maintenance agenda and maintenance shutdown are completed and provide leadership and coaching to the team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for a team of maintenance planners, schedulers and storeroom to ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met for department
• Manage maintenance projects and periodic shutdowns
• Ensure scheduled planned preventative and predictive maintenance are completed to standard to minimized unplanned downtime
• Analysis of equipment/downtime issues to identify root cause and development of corrective actions
• Apply specific technical skills as required to support issues quickly to minimize downtime
• Train and provide technical expertise to the team and broader organization members where appropriate
• Manage contractors on site to ensure they meet PepsiCo safety requirements
• Conduct benchmarking studies to determine maintenance best practices

Qualifications

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and leading for results through others
• High level of skill in coaching teams and working as a team player
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of computer applications (MS Word/Excel)
• High degree of organizational skills and attention to detail

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated people and leadership skills
• Team based approach to decision making

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The Level 2 – Maintenance Semi Skilled position, under direct supervision, will be responsible for performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair services of facility systems such as mechanical, electrical, and building systems which do not require extensive specialization in one particular trade. Duties may increase in scope as skills become more developed; the primary emphasis is the performance of a variety of maintenance tasks rather than a high degree of skill in any particular trade.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Maintain systems to track, report, document and assist with scheduled preventative maintenance.

· Record coolant refractometer readings, top up machine oils and record usage.

· Manage oil and coolant inventory.

· Maintain equipment in a safe and clean manner.

· Operate a forklift.

· Cover al MMC L1 responsibilities.

· Evaluate condition of parts and equipment.

· Assess feasibility of designs for small modifications to equipment and machinery.

Credentials

· High School Diploma or equivalent general education.

· Enrolled in the Apprenticeship program.

· Minimum one year previous related experience.

· Fully capable of level “1” maintenance requirements.

· Interpret and review schematic drawings of mechanical, structural, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

· Able to use specialized measuring tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, angle finders, feeler gauges and dial indicators.

· Use computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining, such as AutoCAD.

Desired Characteristics

· Able to discuss work orders, equipment malfunctions and job task coordination with co-workers.

· Perform tasks independently under direct supervision.

· Able to work in a team environment when necessary to install and overhaul larger pieces of equipment and complete industrial systems.

· Maintain continuous learning by reading manuals and bulletins.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Under limited direction, install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. Interpret architectural drawings and electrical code specifications. Form and test electrical circuits to ensure health and safety regulations. Assure proper functioning and illumination of electrical equipment. Work on equipment such as electrical transmission lines, motors, generators, distribution and plant equipment. May conduct preventive maintenance programs. Work on equipment such as CNC machining centers, automated cells, and plant equipment. May conduct preventive maintenance programs. 

Responsibility

• Oversee required inspections of electrical systems to ensure compliance with Ontario Electrical Standards Act. 
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations. 
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components as needed.  
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance. 
• Update and log electrical changes. 
• Maintain needed spares and purchase material in the most cost-effective manner. 
• Evaluate power required for new equipment and connect to the Ontario Electrical Code. 
• Complete interface to CNC equipment. 
• Coordinate with all plant services and contractors as required. 
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Electrical Apprentices. 

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Recognized Certificate of Qualification as Industrial Electrician 442A with completed apprenticeship
• Minimum 3 years’ experience required in manufacturing

Required Skills/Experience

• Troubleshoot various CNC machines such as lathes, mills, washers , balancers, etc.
• Knowledge of robots and automation cells ( ABB, Fuji)
•  Good knowledge of the electrical code, blueprint reading and electrical schematics
• Familiar with trouble shooting motors (AC&DC), drives 
• Familiar with hydraulic and pneumatic systems 
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Familiar with CSA Z460, Z462
• Ability to inspect, troubleshoot and analyze electrical problems
• Familiar with different controllers: AB, Fanuc, Siemens  
• Familiar with electrical  panel building, machine wiring start up and debug
• Working understanding of PLC programing and troubleshooting ( Rockwell, Mitsubishi ,Siemens, Fanuc)
• Motion control knowledge including Servo and Variable Frequency Drives
• Effectively utilize measurement equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures 
• Install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment in relation to the building

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel 
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Working on the line you will machine parts and perform quality checks in a timely manner. These positions require shift work and the ability to work overtime.
 
Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

About Linamar

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian global manufacturing company, offering stability and advancement opportunities.

We Offer
 

• Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Packages
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Shift Premiums & Production Bonus
• Personal Protective Equipment Allowance

Requirements
 

• Previous Manufacturing experience is an asset
• Ability to work all rotating shifts
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Must be willing to learn
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Must be 16 years of age to work on the shop floor

Why Linamar
 
 

• Opportunities to grow your career
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts