Position Summary
As a Lead Industrial Electrician 422A/309A, you are responsible for contributing to the company’s operational performance through maintenance program compliance and work order management, including reactive, corrective, and preventative maintenance for all technical and non‑technical components.
Primary Responsibilities
Overall Responsibilities
Demonstrate and uphold Riverside Natural Food’s Core Values.
Direct and lead maintenance staff in everyday scheduling, preventative maintenance, repair of all production equipment, and resolve equipment‑related issues.
Collaborate with the Maintenance team, Planner and Parts Clerk to maintain equipment and parts inventory, using available resources to continuously minimize downtime and organize the Maintenance Workshop.
Conduct major equipment repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds to ensure that equipment is fully operational, safe to operate, and within schedule requirements.
Ensure staff are well trained in health and safety standards and proper environmental practices within the plant and the Maintenance Department.
Be the embodiment and example of adaptability and composure in times of volatility, uncertainty, and ambiguity.
Provide support to the team across all weekdays and shifts as needed in instances of vacation or other circumstances.
Be the first adopter of new maintenance strategies and initiatives, encouraging participation and adoption among the team.
Use CMMS and provide feedback to add value to the maintenance strategy.
Develop and maintain a continuous‑improvement mindset among technicians.
Provide and document continuous feedback to all technicians to continuously develop skills and motivate them.
Maintenance Responsibilities
Understand and lead compliance with both Health and Safety and Food Safety practices.
Inspect, maintain, adjust, and repair food processing equipment and machinery to ensure the equipment is always in proper working order.
Ensure maintenance activities meet the required standards of precise, highly automated equipment.
Ensure the Maintenance team members are responsive to production needs and equipment failures.
Conduct root‑cause analysis (RCA) on complicated and/or recurring automation failure modes, including reaching out to third‑party vendors, performing risk analysis, evaluating potential causes, and assessing data.
Independently conduct or coordinate the following assigned activities:
Equipment set‑up and changeover.
High‑quality, documented preventative and reactive maintenance.
Assist with facilities renovation and maintenance as necessary.
Test and observe equipment and machinery using tools such as ultrasounds, voltmeters and other testing devices to troubleshoot malfunctions and make repairs as needed.
Take ownership and work independently without supervision, meeting tight deadlines.
Prepare notes on learnings, contribute to procedures, share observations and training with the broader maintenance team for overall growth and development.
Contribute to maintenance reports by collecting and summarizing information.
Exemplify grit in the pursuit of resolving emergency repairs, troubleshooting, and creating a harmonious and effective maintenance team.
Record all maintenance and repair services performed, keeping track of all materials and parts used during the repair process.
Demonstrate knowledge sharing by mentoring, training, and guiding junior and other maintenance technicians.
Suggest and implement continuous‑improvement projects to improve equipment performance.
Keep the work atmosphere fun by keeping it light and welcoming.
Assist with troubleshooting, evaluate and implement improvements to mitigate repeat issues in the plants.
Perform regular technical and non‑technical component monitoring, inspection and repairs, including preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
Ensure all work meets quality, contract response and all other requirements.
Assist in the implementation of a preventive maintenance program, ensuring that deficiencies are identified, recorded, and escalated, and that related documents are maintained.
Ensure facilities are always kept to GMP, CFIA and BRC standards, and participate in preparation for audits and inspections.
Exemplify respect in working relationships with all key internal stakeholders (maintenance team, other department peers, parts clerk, procurement officer, etc.) and external stakeholders (suppliers, contractors, OEM representatives, etc.).
Identify gaps (skills, knowledge, core values) within the maintenance team and take appropriate steps to address them.
Be responsible for the highest standards of housekeeping and safety in all aspects of the job.
Flexibility to work day, afternoon and night shifts temporarily to support production, based on the need for coverage.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Administration Responsibilities
Collaborate with the planner to provide feedback, schedule, and prioritize related work orders.
Ensure that maintenance/service work is performed as required while following GMP and food‑building compliance.
Participate in continuous‑improvement projects as required.
Assist in enhancing customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through a positive and enthusiastic work ethic.
Contribute to and participate in performance assessments of other technicians.
Document, coordinate, and facilitate effective pre‑shift and handover meetings to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
Reporting Relationships
This position reports directly to the Maintenance shift lead, Maintenance Supervisor.
This position collaborates with the Production personnel, Maintenance Planner, Production Supervisors and Production Leads.
Key Performance Indicators
Equipment uptime vs. availability.
Preventive maintenance schedule completion rate.
Corrective work‑order completion rate.
Reactive work‑order completion.
Punctuality.
Attendance.
Mean time to repair (MTTR).
Technician’s job description compliance.
Embodying Riverside’s core values.
Education & Qualifications
Must have Industrial/Maintenance Electrician 422A and/or 309A certification.
Working experience with vertical wrapper, horizontal wrapper, robotic pick‑and‑place, and tunnel oven equipment is an asset.
Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, robotics, HMIs, and controls (Allen‑Bradley and Siemens PLCs) preferred.
Ability to read technical drawings, procedures and electrical schematics.
Hands‑on experience with power‑transmission systems, electrical and electronic controls, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, welding, brazing, soldering, servo and electric motors, lubrication types and systems.
Proven machining skills using lathes, milling, and drill press.
Rigging and hoisting experience is an asset.
Skills & Abilities
1‑3 years of leadership experience – leading a team of millwrights or electricians on a shift.
Strong electrical knowledge and balanced mechanical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Exceptional utilization of CMMS.
Effective trainer and mentor.
Core Values
Team player with a positive attitude.
Exceptional time‑management and organizational skills, a self‑starter with initiative and adaptability.
Proven desire to learn, ownership, and grit for technical fields.
Demonstrates humility throughout the company on a day‑to‑day basis.
Aptitude to exhibit respect and protect Riverside’s core values in a changing environment.
Keeps the work atmosphere fun by keeping it light and welcoming.
Salary Range
$40 CAD – $47 CAD.
What We Expect
Values‑led: you’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun.
Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future.
Access to everyone: we’re a flat organization with few silos, which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff.
Personal development: we’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself.
Gratitude: we show our true gratitude and appreciation.
Be a Riverside brand ambassador: stay relentlessly close to our consumers and represent the brand in every interaction, decision, and deliverable.
What We Offer
Values‑led: we don’t cut corners or step on anyone or anything on our way to our summit.
Courageous determination: you must be willing to try, ask and answer challenging questions, test and learn, turn over every stone, keep moving forward and help us find a way through.
Humility: we pride ourselves in being respectful and supportive.
Continuous improvement: we keep learning and improving everything we touch.
Benefits
Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program; Riverside takes care of the costs.
RRSP matching or 401(k) matching for an empowered financial journey.
Eligibility to participate in Riverside’s profit‑sharing plan.
Join employee‑led resource groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Develop your career further through Riverside University and tuition reimbursement.
An open‑concept work environment that embodies our values.
Application Process
To apply, send your resume to
[email protected] with the job title in the subject line or click the apply button.
EEO Statement
Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology‑assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Lead Industrial Electrician 422A/309A (Ontario)
🏢 Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. (Home of MadeGood)
📍 Ontario