Electrician


City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Title: Electrician
Category:
EmploymentType: Permanent
Description:

Licensed Electrician needed to join a High-Performance Team Driving Innovation in Automated Food Manufacturing
Step into a role where your electrical expertise powers a fast-paced, technologically advanced environment. We’re on the lookout for a highly skilled Electrician with Strong Industrial experience. ready to dive into hands-on work with cutting-edge automation systems, be a key player in solving real-time production challenges, and drive reliability across our facility. If you’re looking for more than a job — something with momentum, autonomy, and continuous development — this is the opportunity.
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Fort Garry

Compensation
Starting at $42.81/hour for Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician
Night shift premium of $2.00/hour
Additional compensation for PLC specialization

Work Schedule
12-hour Continental Night Shifts 6 PM to 6 AM, must work on Mondays

Typical schedule is 3 shifts week 1, 4 shifts week 2  
Why You’ll Love It Here
• Additional pay for dual-ticketed tradespeople
• Annual tool and safety boot allowances
• Robust health benefits

• Pension plan 2% match after 1 year working
• Opportunities to certify
and grow your skill set with top-tier automation and control systems

What You'll Be Doing
• Keep our facility running smoothly by diagnosing and resolving issues in real time
• Work hands-on with automation controls, field sensors, and complex electrical systems
• Apply technical knowledge to maintain and repair equipment ranging from 120V circuits to high-voltage panels
• Use diagnostic equipment like insulation testers, multi-meters, and thermal imagers to identify and solve system faults
• Assemble and install new components and machinery with accuracy and precision
• Collaborate closely with production teams to optimize equipment uptime
• Lead and support facility-wide continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Maintain accurate records using our advanced asset management platform
• Ensure all work aligns with strict safety and food-grade compliance standards

Who You Are
• Certified Red Seal Industrial Electrician with 5+ years in a manufacturing setting
• Adept at troubleshooting high-speed automation equipment under pressure
• Strong understanding of relay logic, pneumatic controls, and motor systems
• Comfortable navigating PM schedules, CM tasks, and facility-wide maintenance
• Passionate about learning and continuous improvement
• A team-oriented problem-solver with solid communication skills
• Experienced with PLC systems and capable of advanced-level troubleshooting (a strong asset)
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and computerized maintenance systems
• Flexible to support production needs on weekends or during extended hours

Preferred Background
• Food production experience is a plus
• Mechanical aptitude and additional electrical certifications stand out
• Dual trade ticket? You’ll earn more and have broader responsibilities

If you’re seeking a role that pushes your skills, rewards your expertise, and gives you room to grow, we’d love to hear from you.
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Company:
Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting