Electrical Apprentice Electrician All Levels - Continental Shift

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE (Open to All Levels)

OPERATIONS: MAINTENANCE DEPT – CONTINENTAL DAY SHIFT

REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

POSTING #: 94

Open Positions: One (1)

Rate Group: $34.71 - $48.06 dependent on level

Shift Hours: 7:00am – 5:30pm.

Please Note: The successful candidate may be required to change rotations throughout the apprenticeship period to support training & development.

WHY WORK AT CONESTOGA MEATS?

• $34.71-$48.06/per hour with available overtime options
• Weekly pay by direct deposit
• Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
• Optional daily and weekend overtime available
• Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)
• Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service
• Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service.
• Floater day given on top of vacation days.
• Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages
• Discounts on quality pork products
• Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
• Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games),
• BBQ's and wellness programs
• On-site training and company provided equipment.
• Employee scholarship program and English courses
• Positive and friendly team environment with a supportive Management Team

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS / ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides support in troubleshooting / repairs and system improvements (optimization) to ensure quality and efficiency
• Establish and follow-up project implementation, including timing, concept, feasibility design, specifications, construction and commissioning, as required
• Provides support in testing, repairing, and calibrating electric or electronic components
• Maintains and upgrades PLC software
• Analyze records, charts and all documentation required for maintenance records, projects and departments
• Prepares drawing material specifications to requisitions required by vendors or other departments
• Develops controls drawings and design concepts
• Deals with various venders; both supplier and equipment suppliers
• Responds to all maintenance requirements within the department
• Participate in ongoing cross-training, multi-skilling activities within the organization
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency in achieving results
• Ensures that all operator safety devices function properly on completion of repairs, modifications and installations
• Knows and understands process documentation and customer specific requirements, as they relate to this job function
• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies
• Adheres to Conestoga Meat's core values
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum of two (2) years demonstrated and verifiable experience working in a manufacturing environment an asset
• Working Knowledge (oral/written) of both English and Mathematics
• Working knowledge of Safety Standards of Equipment
• PLC Programming and troubleshooting experience; Allen Bradley

• Ability to work in various locations within and outside the plant
• Good attention to detail, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and multiple demands
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs
• Ability to work independently and without supervision

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Accountability and Initiative

• Commits to producing the very best output, while maintaining safety and quality.
• Takes ownership of your work and meet all commitments.
• Takes initiative and demonstrates a "do whatever it takes" work ethic to get the work done.

Service Excellence

• Displays personal ownership and a sense of urgency over any issues or complaints that arise from the customer experience, both internal and external.

Communicating with Clarity

• Verifies the meaning of messages sent by others and confirms any next steps required.
• Communicates in a manner that is straightforward and easy to understand.
• Answers questions in a professional manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to work in a multi-disciplined and fast-paced work environment where Safety, Quality, People, and productivity are the focus of all organizational objectives.