Maintenance Electrician - Afternoon Shift
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SalaryCA$47/hr
LocationCambridge, ON
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2–5 yrs
DepartmentFurther Processing Division, Maintenance
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedMar 25, 2026 · 7mo ago
Verified live2d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Mar 25, 2026
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Must be a Licensed Electrician
2-5 years' industrial mechanical/electrical experience, preferably in the food industry
Strong work ethic and ability to work individually and as part of a team
Problem-solving skills and good communication skills
Ability to work in wet and cold/warm environments
Knowledge of appropriate health & safety and environmental regulations
Adherence to Food Safety Protocols
Must be comfortable working around meat products
Proof of apprenticeship is an asset
All qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply
Skills
CMMS
Benefits
Health insurance
Pension
Ppe provided
About the company
Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.
About the role
GRF is currently seeking an experienced Electrician for our day shift.
Afternoon shift: 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Monday to Friday. Overtime will be required on some weekends.
GRF operates in a cold, fast-paced, and physical environment. Applicants must be comfortable working around meat products (beef, pork, chicken, seafood, soy, etc.)
Looking for a skilled electrician to join our fast-paced food manufacturing facility! The ideal candidate will be comfortable with mechanical and electrical preventative maintenance, setup, and repairs.
Vacancy: Backfill
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Must be a Licensed Electrician. Proof of apprenticeship is an asset.
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2-5 years’ industrial mechanical/electrical experience, preferably in the food industry
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Strong work ethic and ability to work individually and as part of a team.
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Problem-solving skills and good communication skills
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Ability to work in wet and cold/warm environments.
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Knowledge of appropriate health & safety and environmental regulations
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Adherence to Food Safety Protocols
Responsibilities and Requirements:
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Setup, maintenance and continuous improvement of our food processing and packaging equipment
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Understand and maintain Packaging and Process Control Systems
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Electrical equipment (troubleshooting & repair)
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Electrical equipment installations in compliance with regulatory requirements
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Logically perform troubleshooting techniques on complex machinery, including electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
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Prepare work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
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Responsible for the Preventative Maintenance (PM) of all site equipment
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Provide support to source and prepare parts for all preventative and reactive work.
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Prepare basic dimensioned sketches.
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Read and understand technical bulletins, manuals, instructions and blueprints.
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Performs daily, weekly, monthly and annual electrical & mechanical PMs
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Participate in all maintenance team meetings.
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Participate in production line changeover including but not limited to conveyors, case packers, tray formers and sealing equipment.
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Maintain excellent housekeeping and follow the 5S principles. Practice a “safety first” policy by addressing hazards, defective equipment, wearing personal protective equipment as required, and by reporting & correcting unsafe conditions immediately.
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Comply with all Health & Safety, HACCP, BRC and Good Manufacturing
Wages and Benefits:
$47.49/hr, plus $1.00/hr premium for working afternoon shift.
GRF also offers its employees:
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Comprehensive benefits.
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Option to participate in GRF Pension Program after three-month probation.
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Opportunity for advancement.
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Product can be purchased at a reduced cost.
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All company PPE provided.
Legal
At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.