Skip to Main Content

Job Title


Electrician/PLC


Company : Ferrero


Location : Brantford,


Created : 2026-01-29


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview Join to apply for the Electrician/PLC role at Ferrero . Ferrero is a family-owned company with a progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. With representation in more than 50 countries and products sold in more than 170, Ferrero celebrates care and quality through its people, products and brands. About the Role The Electrician will provide electrical and automation support to manufacturing, packaging and stores. The successful candidate will be on a rotating shift of 12-hour continental rotation of days and nights or a rotating shift of 8 hours rotation of days, nights and afternoon. Shift and Compensation Starting from $44.16/hr Shift Premiums (12-hour shifts) Scheduled Weekend Shift Premium: +$4.00 per hour Night Shift Premium: +$1.65 per hour Shift Schedules: 2 week continental shift rotation 6am - 6pm / 6pm - 6am Shift Premiums (8-hour shifts) Afternoon shift premium: +$0.65 per hour Night shift premium: +$0.85 per hour Shift Schedules: weekly rotation of days (7-3), nights (11-7), and afternoons (3-11) The Perks Competitive Rates Shift premiums Fully employer-paid benefits starting on day 1 Employer matched pension Up to 24 weeks Parental Leave top-up 15 vacation days Opportunities for advancement Employee Assistant Program (EAP) On-site Cafeteria Free Parking Employee events e.g. BBQs, ice cream days and Ferrero product giveaways! Relocation assistance available Main Responsibilities Perform investigation of manufacturing equipment deviations and anomalies related to electrical, automation and software. Implement software changes and upgrades to improve equipment accuracy and runtime. Assist other maintenance staff in identifying and procuring equipment and parts necessary for daily maintenance requirements. Assist in electrical documentation of changes and upgrades. Provide technical support to maintenance staff. Program PLC and HMI applications for integration and troubleshooting of automated process equipment. Electrical maintenance duties as required. Continuous Improvement Identification of Continuous Improvement initiatives related to productive factors. Support, through data analysis, to identify possible continuous improvement initiatives related to productive factors. Identify and propose areas for improvement related to productive factors. Quality and Food Safety Ensure all program requirements/standards regarding quality and food safety are implemented, practiced and maintained. Who we are looking for Industrial Maintenance Electrician License (442A or 309A) preferred Minimum 3-5 years direct experience programming, designing and maintaining industrial control systems in a fast paced process industry. Strong knowledge of process control systems and automation specifically Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens and Wonderware programming, hardware management, and commissioning. Knowledge of Funuc robotics, Elau drives, Servo Axis controls, Vision systems, HMI programming, hardware management / commissioning and Scada integration. Strong PLC programming / troubleshooting skills. Working knowledge of Word processing, spreadsheet, database management software, SQL Server and Web server software. Strong communication skills How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. To be successful at Ferrero, youll need to be consumer- and product-centric and dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world. Accommodations Ferrero Canada will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. #J-18808-Ljbffr