Journeyman Electrician

Are you a licensed Industrial Electrician or skilled trades specialist ready to elevate your career nationwide?

Our client, the Canadian division of a renowned German CNC machinery manufacturer near Airdrie, AB, is hiring a permanent, full-time Field Service Technician. Earning $40.00 – $55.00/hr paid weekly plus annual bonuses and full family benefits, you will install, commission, and troubleshoot high-precision systems across Canada. Featuring comprehensive onboarding—including an all-expenses-paid four-week factory training trip to Germany—this role blends elite European automation with true autonomy. If you bring sharp diagnostic instincts and pride in fine craftsmanship, apply today for a rewarding, long-term career with a global industry leader.

Advantages
Pay & Comp: $40.00 – $55.00/hr paid weekly ($85,000 – $115,000/yr), plus $10,000 – $12,000 annual bonuses and 1.5x overtime.

Schedule & Balance: Monday to Friday daytime hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) when in-shop, flexible travel autonomy, and $67–$70 daily travel per diems.

Health & Wellness: Full Blue Cross family health, dental, and vision coverage kicking in after three months.

Premium Equipment Perks: Loaded company service vehicle with personal use privileges, authentic German toolkits, workwear, and paid overseas training.

Responsibilities
Commission, assemble, install, and service specialized automated CNC woodworking machinery and precision plant equipment at client sites across Canada.

Troubleshoot industrial electrical control cabinets and wiring assemblies using schematics, isolating circuit faults and verifying PLC/CNC I/O signals.

Diagnose, repair, rebuild, and calibrate high-pressure hydraulic circuits, pneumatic cylinders, electro-pneumatic valves, and precision mechanical drives.

Deliver prompt phone and remote technical support to industrial clients and operators to maximize machine uptime and resolve operational issues.

Book travel and manage corporate credit cards for flights, hotels, and rentals while keeping all personal airline miles and hotel loyalty points.

File detailed service reports, reconcile vehicle spare parts inventory, and uphold strict manufacturer and client site safety standards at all times.

Qualifications
Journeyperson / Red Seal Industrial Electrician, Millwright, or tech college grad (Electrical/Electromechanical) with strong mechanical diagnostics skills.

Proven ability reading electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics to troubleshoot automated PLC/CNC systems (no coding required).

Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), Windows OS, and clear, professional written client communication.

Valid driver's license with clean abstract, clean criminal record, and valid passport for travel across Canada, the US, and training in Germany.

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work comfortably in tight equipment spaces with strong manual dexterity.

Summary
Our partner is the Canadian division of a respected, family-owned German manufacturer boasting over thirty years of engineering excellence in automated CNC timber machinery. Operating out of modern testing and warehouse facilities near Airdrie, they champion uncompromising service quality, clean and supportive shops, and exceptional staff retention. Enjoy a flexible home-office setup paired with nationwide travel, direct leadership backing, and elite German tooling. Technicians receive thorough onboarding, peer mentoring, and fully funded factory certification in Germany for lasting success. Ready to build an extraordinary career with a true market leader? Submit your resume today—qualified applicants will be contacted promptly for a confidential chat.

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