Job Title: Journeyman Electrician – CPG Manufacturing & Automation (Contract)
Wage: $40+/hr – Negotiable for the right experience
Term: Until October 31st, with possible extension to January 31st
Shift: Days
Job Description
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We’re seeking a highly skilled Journeyman Electrician with CPG manufacturing and automation experience to join our team on a contract basis. You’ll work in a fast-paced, highly automated consumer packaged goods facility, supporting production, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
For the right candidate, this role could expand into a Maintenance Supervisor position, overseeing a small team and driving operational excellence.
Advantages
Competitive wage starting at $40/hr, negotiable for exceptional experience
Consistent day shift in a transit-accessible location
Hands-on role in a highly automated production environment
Opportunity to work on equipment upgrades, decommissioning, and process optimization
Possible progression into a leadership role
Responsibilities
Perform standard plant electrician duties in a CPG manufacturing setting
Troubleshoot and repair high-speed packaging equipment, fillers (jug & pouch), and case automation systems
Monitor equipment performance using OEE systems, responding to production requests quickly
Maintain and troubleshoot VFDs, PLC-controlled systems, and automated machinery
Collaborate with the scheduler to complete corrective and preventative maintenance work orders using CMMS software
Communicate parts requirements, machine issues, and contractor needs to leadership
If in the Supervisor Role:
Lead a team of 4 (mechanics & scheduler) and manage on-site contractors
Participate in daily/weekly/monthly operational meetings
Work with the plant manager on R&M budgets (~$50k/month)
Coordinate with Safety, Quality, Production, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations
Qualifications
Required:
Journeyman Electrician certification
Strong troubleshooting skills with automated equipment & controls
Preferred:
Experience in food & beverage, dairy, or other liquid product manufacturing
Hands-on knowledge of fillers, conveyors, packaging machinery, and case automation
Familiarity with OEE systems and CMMS software
Previous leadership or supervisory experience in maintenance
Summary
Think you’re the right fit?
Send your resume to renee.paul@randstad.ca with the subject line “Temporary Electrician – CPG”, or apply directly here!
Only candidates with relevant trade experience will be contacted.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Job Title: Journeyman Electrician – CPG Manufacturing & Automation (Contract)
Wage: $40+/hr – Negotiable for the right experience
Term: Until October 31st, with possible extension to January 31st
Shift: Days
Job Description
We’re seeking a highly skilled Journeyman Electrician with CPG manufacturing and automation experience to join our team on a contract basis. You’ll work in a fast-paced, highly automated consumer packaged goods facility, supporting production, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
For the right candidate, this role could expand into a Maintenance Supervisor position, overseeing a small team and driving operational excellence.
Advantages
Competitive wage starting at $40/hr, negotiable for exceptional experience
Consistent day shift in a transit-accessible location
Hands-on role in a highly automated production environment
Opportunity to work on equipment upgrades, decommissioning, and process optimization
Possible progression into a leadership role
Responsibilities
Perform standard plant electrician duties in a CPG manufacturing setting
...
Troubleshoot and repair high-speed packaging equipment, fillers (jug & pouch), and case automation systems
Monitor equipment performance using OEE systems, responding to production requests quickly
Maintain and troubleshoot VFDs, PLC-controlled systems, and automated machinery
Collaborate with the scheduler to complete corrective and preventative maintenance work orders using CMMS software
Communicate parts requirements, machine issues, and contractor needs to leadership
If in the Supervisor Role:
Lead a team of 4 (mechanics & scheduler) and manage on-site contractors
Participate in daily/weekly/monthly operational meetings
Work with the plant manager on R&M budgets (~$50k/month)
Coordinate with Safety, Quality, Production, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations
Qualifications
Required:
Journeyman Electrician certification
Strong troubleshooting skills with automated equipment & controls
Preferred:
Experience in food & beverage, dairy, or other liquid product manufacturing
Hands-on knowledge of fillers, conveyors, packaging machinery, and case automation
Familiarity with OEE systems and CMMS software
Previous leadership or supervisory experience in maintenance
Summary
Think you’re the right fit?
Send your resume to renee.paul@randstad.ca with the subject line “Temporary Electrician – CPG”, or apply directly here!
Only candidates with relevant trade experience will be contacted.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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