Industrial Electrician / Millwright – Dual Ticket

Location: Milton, Ontario
Shift: Night Shift

Hours: 8:30pm to 6:00am

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Food Processing / Manufacturing

Sargent Farms was founded in 1943 in Milton, Ontario. What began as a small‑scale family farming operation gradually grew into a full‑scale poultry processing business that remains 100% Canadian family‑owned and operated. We are a contributing brand to the larger Sunrise Farms national organization.

Working at Sargent Farms means you are part of a legacy. We produce and process fresh chicken, raised on Ontario family farms, and distributed throughout the province. Our success relies on every team member’s commitment to workplace safety, quality of work, and team collaboration. You are part of a tradition of excellence. Every task we do contributes to our mission of delivering fresh, quality, trusted chicken to customers across Ontario.

We take pride in our process.

We are vertically integrated - meaning we own hatcheries to the farms to the processing facilities and final transportation. We offer fresh, delicious poultry products that cater to discerning consumer preferences while ensuring exceptional quality and safety.

We are a contributing brand to the larger Sunrise Farms national organization, with exciting plans already in motion for a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility being built in Woodstock, ON. As we build our team for future expansion and transition to Woodstock, we are committed to fostering an environment where collaboration and teamwork thrive. Here, your ideas matter, and your voice is valued. We take pride in showing our care through meaningful actions and support.

Currently, the employer does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by members of the hiring team.

About the Role

*This is a new position created to add experienced talent to our existing Maintenance team.

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Dual Ticket Industrial Electrician and Millwright to join our maintenance team in a food processing and manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and effective installation, troubleshooting, dismantling, repair, and maintenance of food production and processing equipment, electrical systems, and supporting infrastructure. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, sound troubleshooting abilities, and the ability to respond to equipment issues in a rapid-paced production environment.

Working closely with production and maintenance team members, the successful candidate will help maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, support production requirements, and contribute to ongoing improvements in equipment performance and workplace safety.

Communication Requirements

- Demonstrate strong English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills to understand technical documentation, interpret instructions, document maintenance activities, and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

· Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial food production and processing equipment as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

· Install, dismantle, assemble, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, modify, and maintain production machinery and equipment in accordance with company plans, blueprints, diagrams, manufacturer specifications, and established procedures.

· Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to minimize equipment downtime and maintain production reliability.

· Perform electrical troubleshooting, testing,



repairs, and maintenance on motors, drives, sensors, control circuits, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and other industrial electrical components.

· Identify electrical faults and repair or replace defective electrical components within the scope of applicable trade qualifications, training, and authorization.

· Maintain and repair mechanical equipment, including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, packaging machinery, and processing systems.

· Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, technical diagrams, and other documentation to support effective troubleshooting and repairs.

· Complete daily equipment setup and inspections to help ensure production machinery operates safely and efficiently.

· Disassemble and reassemble production equipment as required to support sanitation, cleaning, and maintenance activities.

· Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production-related maintenance requests, working collaboratively with Production to minimize downtime and maintain operational requirements.

· Identify recurring equipment issues, equipment deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, recommending practical corrective and preventative measures to enhance reliability, performance, and efficiency.

· Perform basic fabrication and welding, including stainless-steel welding, to repair, modify, or improve production and processing equipment as required.

· Fabricate and install brackets, guards, supports, chutes, and other components to support equipment repairs, modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Maintain accurate maintenance records, documenting completed work, equipment findings, repairs, and parts or materials used. Communicate maintenance concerns and relevant technical information to the Maintenance Supervisor, Production, and other team members as required.

· Support equipment installations, modifications, maintenance projects, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment performance, workplace safety, product quality, and operational efficiency.

· Follow established lockout/tagout procedures and all applicable health and safety legislation, company policies, safe work practices, and maintenance procedures.

· Maintain the maintenance department, tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, safe, and secure condition.

· Comply with company quality standards, Valuable Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements, and applicable food safety procedures.

· Maintain a high level of compliance with all Health and Safety and Food Safety requirements in a food processing environment.

· Maintain and develop technical knowledge and skills through workplace training, workshops, technical publications, and other professional development opportunities.

· Perform other related duties as required to support the Maintenance and Production teams.

Qualifications & Hiring Requirements

· Must hold a valid Ontario Certificates of Qualification as an Industrial Electrician (442A) and Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A).

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in an industrial manufacturing or food processing workplace is preferred.

· Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills,



with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve equipment issues.

· Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, controls, sensors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and automation components.

· Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems.

· Plumbing knowledge and experience are considered an asset.

· Strong English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret technical documentation and communicate maintenance findings effectively.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as part of a maintenance team.

· Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize maintenance activities and respond effectively to changing operational demands.

· Reliable, punctual, and dependable, with a strong commitment to workplace safety, food safety, quality, and workmanship.

· Willingness and ability to work flexible finishing times when operational requirements demand.

· Willingness and availability to participate in on-call maintenance coverage and respond to urgent equipment breakdowns outside regular scheduled working hours.

· Ideally resides within reasonable commuting distance of the Milton facility to support timely responses to after-hours maintenance calls.

· Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.

· Ability to safely work on ladders and at heights, following established safety procedures.

· Ability to work in varying temperature environments typical of a food production and processing facility.

What We Offer

· Weekly pay – paid every Friday by direct deposit.

· Group benefits, including:

o Fully funded Health, vision, and dental coverage

o Life insurance

o Health Care Spending Account

o Confidential EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

o Company match RRSP program

o Employee discounts at Sargent Farms retail stores.

· Continuous Improvement culture – we value employee ideas and encourage innovative solutions that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.

· Employee recognition and celebratory events.

· The opportunity to join a stable, growing organization where your skills and contributions make a meaningful difference.

· Training & Development – opportunities to build skills, expand technical knowledge, and support career growth.

· Night-shift employment with opportunities for weekly overtime.

o Shift: Sunday night to Thursday morning 8:30pm to 6am.

o On-call as needed basis

· Competitive industry compensation - $48.00 to $50.00 per hour + Night Shift Premium ($1.50), based on background experience, qualifications, and technical expertise.

Work Environment

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic will work in a food-processing environment that will include:

· Refrigerated conditions

· Wet and damp conditions

· High noise levels

· Strong or varying animal and food-related odours

· Hot and humid conditions in certain areas

*Candidates must be comfortable working in these conditions and consistently follow Health & Safety, and Food Safety requirements while wearing all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designed.

Work Location: In person/onsite – Milton, Ontario.

Pay: $48.00-$51.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Milton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Industrial Electrician (442A) (required)
- Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Dual Ticket Electrician & Millwright (Milton)
🏢 Sargent Farms
📍 Milton