industrial electrician.

A premier, rapidly expanding food manufacturing plant in Delta, BC—known for delivering top-tier bakery goods distributed throughout North America—is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join their skilled maintenance crew.

This essential, permanent position is central to keeping our high-volume production lines operating seamlessly. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced production plants, demonstrates exceptional electrical diagnostic skills, and brings solid expertise with automated machinery. Working the graveyard shift, you will identify and resolve system faults quickly to minimize costly downtime and maintain peak plant efficiency.

Position Details

Position: Industrial Electrician

Location: Delta, BC

Role Type: Full-time, Permanent Opening

Compensation: $42.00 – $45.00/hour + $1.50/hour graveyard differential

Shift Schedule: Sunday to Thursday 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM (Night Shift)

Advantages
Competitive base pay ($42.00–$45.00/hr) plus a $1.50/hr graveyard premium

Full-time, permanent opportunity with long-term stability and career growth

Accelerated hiring process with prompt start dates available

Hands-on exposure to advanced automation equipment and modern plant controls

Inclusive, safety-oriented, and collaborative workplace environment

Optional overtime opportunities available to boost total earnings

Responsibilities
Inspect, diagnose, and repair complex industrial electrical and mechanical gear

Service drive motors, commercial pumps, conveyor belts, facility lighting, and control units

Review and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic technical blueprints

Aid in the setup, calibration, and routine servicing of high-output packaging lines

Respond swiftly to emergency equipment breakdowns to ensure non-stop production

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and instrument calibrations

Interface directly with PLCs, variable speed drives (VFDs), HMIs, and control panels

Record completed work orders and maintenance logs in the internal CMMS database

Coordinate with production crews to expedite troubleshooting and resolve floor issues

Enforce rigid plant safety protocols, LOTO standards, and food safety rules (GMP/HACCP)

Qualifications
Valid Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician certification required

3–5 years of industrial maintenance expertise (food or beverage industry preferred)

Solid experience with industrial automation (Allen Bradley, Siemens PLCs, VFDs, HMIs)

Strong troubleshooting ability across both mechanical components and electrical circuits

Skilled at interpreting complex wiring schematics and tracing PLC ladder logic

Practical knowledge of automated industrial hydraulic and pneumatic circuits

Proven ability to work independently on overnight shifts to maximize line reliability

Functional digital skills (Microsoft Office tools and modern CMMS software)

Strong verbal communication, team-first approach, and zero-compromise safety focus

Summary
If your experience matches what we need, submit your application today.

Send your current resume to View email address on randstad.com with 'Industrial Electrician - Delta, BC' in the subject line.

Note: We appreciate every application, but only shortlisted candidates based in British Columbia will be contacted.

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