Job Description

WHO WE ARE

The Ippolito Group of Companies has been proudly serving the produce industry for over 80 years. As a family-run business with a strong reputation for quality and care, we continue to grow – and we want you to grow with us!

We are looking for a hands-on Industrial Electrician to join our Maintenance team. This role supports the day-to-day operation of our production facility by installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical equipment and associated controls to help ensure the plant runs safely and efficiently with minimal downtime.

The ideal candidate is a qualified Industrial Electrician with strong electrical troubleshooting skills, experience with three-phase power, motor controls, PLCs, instrumentation, and production equipment, and a proactive approach to preventive maintenance and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance and Production departments with the safe, reliable operation of electrical systems, equipment, and production lines.
• Install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical equipment, wiring, control panels, motors, variable-frequency drives, sensors, PLCs, and associated control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals to diagnose faults and complete repairs.
• Use electrical test instruments, including multimeters and clamp meters, to verify voltage, current, continuity, insulation, and equipment operation.
• Follow daily and periodic maintenance schedules and complete preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce production downtime.
• Apply lockout/tagout procedures and follow applicable electrical safety, occupational health and safety, and food safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, testing, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Promote a safe work environment and report electrical hazards or unsafe conditions to the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager.
• Other duties as assigned to support maintenance in other areas.

Qualifications

• Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification, Ontario Trade Code 442A or in progress, required.
• 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a processing, CPG, food production, or similar manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting three-phase power systems, motors, motor controls, variable-frequency drives, PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, and industrial electrical panels.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Experience with PLC diagnostics, industrial instrumentation, and preventive or predictive maintenance is an asset.
• Experience in a food production facility or similarly regulated environment is preferred.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong electrical aptitude, systematic fault-finding ability, and sound knowledge of industrial electrical systems and controls.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and food safety standards.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize maintenance tasks.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced production environment where your industrial electrical expertise directly supports safe, reliable, and efficient operations. If you enjoy diagnosing electrical faults, maintaining control systems, completing preventive maintenance, and keeping production equipment running at its best, we encourage you to apply.

• Apply today and Come Grow With Us!

Hours of Work: Continental Day Shift

Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Type: Non-Union

Employment Status: Full-Time

Compensation: $25.00 to $39.00, per hour

Work Location: 201 North Service Road, Burlington, Ontario

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Disclaimer: We do not use technology-based tools, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to support application screening; all hiring decisions include human review.

At the Ippolito Group, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that every individual has unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives to offer, and we actively seek to create an environment where all employees, job applicants, and stakeholders feel valued, respected, and empowered.

As a job applicant, we encourage you to be your authentic self throughout the application process. Should you require any accommodations please let your recruiter know. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us and contribute to our collective success. We welcome your questions, feedback, and suggestions as we continue to grow and improve our equity and inclusion initiatives.