Maintenance Electrician

Job Description

Hood Packaging Corporation has a rich history in North America as a leader in the packaging industry. From day one, our company has been at the forefront in the design and manufacture of a wide range of packaging materials. Our goal at Hood Packaging is to provide a product that is manufactured in a safety conscious environment with attention to high quality, timeliness, and that consistently exceeds customer expectations. We are able to meet our goal every day because we employ some of the best packaging people in the industry. We couldn't succeed without our dedicated employees. If you are looking for more than just a job and you want a career. Consider Hood Packaging Corporation.

Hood Packaging is currently recruiting for a Instrumentation Technician / Maintenance Electrician for our Calgary Paper plant.

SCOPE OF POSITION

Works safely to maintain all plant production and auxiliary equipment in good working condition.

Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment, as directed by Lead Hand.

The shift schedule for this position is a rotation of the following:

• M-F 8 hour Day shift 650 - 320
• M-Th 10 hour evening shift 1150 - 1020
• F-F Call in period

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Work cooperatively in a team with all other employees
• Daily communication with Lead Hand, other maintenance personnel, department supervisors and operators.
• Occasional contact with employees of other departments regarding the repair and maintenance of production machinery
• Occasional contact with contractors and suppliers regarding maintenance projects

FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Housekeeping of maintenance shops and maintenance storage areas
• Clean up equipment after performing maintenance work
• Responsible to follow safe work procedures
• Responsible to lock out equipment before making adjustments or working on equipment
• Report unsafe work conditions or equipment to Lead Hand
• Itemize parts required to complete particular jobs
• Repairs of electrical problems on plant machinery
• Troubleshooting and timely repairs of broken down equipment
• Electrical installation according to Electrical Code
• Competent use of electrical and mechanical hand tools
• Document work performed and parts re-order sheets
• Interact constructively with service and maintenance
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required
• Red Seal Journeyman Electrical Ticket required
• Ability to read complex prints and troubleshoot automated equipment
• Allen Bradley PLC and RsLogix experience
• VFD installation and troubleshooting experience
• Experience using a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)
• DC motor maintenance experience an asset
• Experience with automated packaging equipment in the food industry an asset
• Greater consideration will be given to individuals who possess a dual ticket; Electrician, and an Instrumentation Technician.

SKILLS

• Mechanical Aptitude
• 3-5 years' maintenence experience
• Manufacturing experience is considered an asset