Role:
The Electrician’s role is to maintain plant electrical equipment for facilities and production.
Responsibilities:
- Performs a general inspection of plant electrical equipment on a daily basis by completing a general walkthrough.
- Lockout any electrical equipment to satisfy all safety requirements.
- Maintain building lighting and distribution systems.
- Test and repair plant electrical equipment as required.
- Maintain plant & production electrical systems in effective and safe manner
- Log parts out of inventory and recorder as necessary.
- Maintain plant PA and intercom systems.
- Have good working knowledge of plant fire alarm procedures.
- Make wiring changes according to code and update electrical schematic drawings as required.
- Respond to work orders assigned by Maintenance Coordinator and service calls in a timely fashion in order to keep downtime to a minimum.
- Performs preventative maintenance inspections as per recurring work orders.
- Report and communicate any problems or changes made via the logbook, ensuring information is shared with all team members.
- Report all dangerous behaviour or unsafe conditions to the appropriate supervisor
- Behave in a professional manner to fellow associates and managers at all times
- Participate in training as required
- Is a safety advocate; lead by example by complying with all plant and Occupational Health and Safety policies.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Required Experience, Education, and Skills:
- Valid Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification or 309D
- 3-5 years previous Electrician experience, preferably in an industrial/manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of PLC’s variable frequency drives, and high voltage systems
- Familiar with schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, power distribution.
- Ability to work as a member of a team with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience in mechanical repairs
- Troubleshooting hardware by using relevant software and drawings
- Ability to work as a member of a team with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Compensation
- Starting wage - $46.46/hour (This includes a $2.00/hour shift premium)
- Continental Shift - 12 hours, rotation 7-7
- Overtime Opportunities
- Extended Health Care and Dental Benefits
- Health Care Spending Account
- RRSP Matching Program
- Company Events
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to $46.46 per hour
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kitchener, ON N2G 4X8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Electrical experience: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Electrician Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
