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Wonderbrands, is a leading North American bakery (with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads, artisan breads and donuts. We are one of the largest bakeries within North America and producers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa.

Wonderbrands, a division of FGF Brands, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are hiring to build a robust Talent and Development team to support our bakeries and Team Members.

The PLC Technician is a member of the Maintenance team and as such, participates in team efforts to achieve assigned departmental goals. Working closely with all team members is critical in ensuring maintenance activities are completed correctly and on schedule, according to SOP’s and local regulatory requirements.

As a PLC Technician on our team, your primary responsibilities will include examination, troubleshooting, replacement/repair of a wide variety of electrical and automation components. In addition, you will provide automation/control support to our maintenance team members during runtime equipment breakdowns to ensure optimal functionality of all production equipment within the facility. Utilizing our internal asset management system, your daily downtime routine will include preventative and corrective activities pertaining but not limited to control systems. In addition, working with our Regional Controls Technician on various continuous improvement and reliability projects in order to meet our bakeries short and long-term goals.

Job Location: Calgary, Alberta

Wage: $40.57/hour + $1.00 PLC Premium + $1.50/hour night shift premium (if applicable)

Shift: Continental (10-12 hour shift)

Job Details:

• Manufacturing Equipment Troubleshooting
• Preventative Maintenance
• Automation & Control System Troubleshooting
• Corrective Maintenance
• Fast paced working environment
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Mechanical or Electrical Knowledge – An Asset
• Must be available to work Weekends and Overtime as needed
• High Emphasis on Team Work
• Previous Food Manufacturing Experience – An Asset

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in continuous improvement projects to optimize equipment safety, efficiency and reliability
• Read equipment manuals and blueprints to successfully complete installations, troubleshooting and repairs
• Adjust equipment and repair/replace defective components
• Proficient knowledge working with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s), Installing, Troubleshooting and Maintaining
• Complete Work Orders according to PM and CM schedules
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain motors, motor control logic, photo eyes, automation field devices and pneumatic control systems
• Ensure that work area is clean of debris and hazards at all times
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required
• Proficient knowledge using Allen Bradley automation software within the RS Logix family of controllers and Factory Talk View
• Proficient knowledge using tools such as Multi-meters, Insulation Testers and Thermal Imagers to troubleshoot and identify electrical components in need of overhaul, maintenance or calibration
• Proficient knowledge with Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems
• Comply with all applicable legislative and Bakery food safety, health and safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and internal LOTO policy

The Ideal Candidate:

• Certification from a nationally accredited PLC institution (Required)
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs
• Strong focus on continuous self-improvement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient knowledge using Allen Bradley automation software (Required)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a high speed manufacturing environment (Food manufacturing is highly preferred)
• Thrives in a team environment
• Proven track record working with Multi-meters, Insulation Testers and Thermal Imaging equipment (Required)
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Basic Electromechanical troubleshooting

Additional Perks:

• Annual Safety Boot Allowance
• Annual Tool Allowance
• Dual Ticket Premium
• Competitive Benefits and Pension Program
• Continuous Personal Development Opportunities
• Premiums for additional Certifications

If you’re excited about this opportunity and love baked goods, we invite you to apply!

Wonderbrands is committed to fostering a work environment with strong core values that support diversity through various policies, programs and activities that encourage sensitivity and accommodations. Wonderbrands offers employment regardless of race, colour, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Diversity is integral to our success as an organization and we will use diversity as a model to help identify and develop the best talent, create effective teams, and achieve overall excellence. In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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