industrial maintenance electrician.

Journeyman Electrician $48.13 per hour - Calgary, AB
Are you a ticketed Journeyman Electrician looking for a stable, high-paying role with an industry leader in Calgary?
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment alongside Engineers and Millwrights, tackling complex troubleshooting and predictive maintenance?
Are you a safety-conscious professional ready to bring a "can-do" attitude to a global packaging giant that truly values your health and career growth?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! Our client is a global leader in differentiated paper and packaging solutions—making everything from the corrugated boxes that deliver your online orders to the pizza boxes arriving fresh at your doorstep. They are seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician to join their safe, clean, and highly collaborative manufacturing facility in Calgary. This role is a perfect fit for a proactive troubleshooter who focuses on root-cause analysis to keep production running smoothly.

As a Journeyman Electrician, you will be a vital part of the maintenance team, executing preventative programs, responding to breakdowns, and ensuring the long-term reliability of advanced production machinery.

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Calgary, AB
Schedule: 5x8 Mon-Fri Rotating or straight shift TBD
Environment: Clean Manufacturing / Industrial (Warm temperatures in summer months)
Wage: $48.13 per hour + Shift Premiums ($0.90/hr for afternoons, $1.35/hr for midnights)

Advantages
What's in it for you?
- Top-Tier Starting Wage: $48.13/hour with additional shift premiums for afternoon and night shifts.
- Immediate Coverage: Comprehensive benefits package active upon hire.
- Retirement Planning: RRSP matching program available after 6 months of employment.
- Skill Development: Ongoing training opportunities to work on a wide variety of specialized machinery.
- Values-Driven Culture: Work with a management team genuinely committed to Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Excellence.
- Stability: A long-term career with a sustainable, inclusive, and growing global organization.

Responsibilities
What will you be doing?
- Troubleshooting & Root Cause: Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues on plant equipment, implementing permanent, long-term solutions to minimize downtime.
- Emergency Response: Rapidly respond to equipment and building breakdowns, balancing temporary fixes with permanent repairs based on production constraints.
- Preventative Maintenance (PM): Execute predictive and preventative maintenance programs, including regular machinery checks and lubrication.
- Collaborative Support: Partner daily with Engineers, Millwrights, and Operators to optimize equipment reliability.
- Equipment Installation: Assist with the installation of new plant machinery and occasionally support light fabrication.
- Mechanical Repairs: Handle mechanical-related repairs, heavy equipment adjustments, and antifriction bearing fits as assigned by maintenance leadership.

Qualifications
What are we looking for in a candidate?
- Certification: Valid Journeyman Electrician Certificate (Red Seal preferred) and a High School Diploma.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong technical knowledge covering both complex electrical systems and general mechanical work.
- Communication & Drive: Good verbal and written communication skills paired with a positive, proactive initiative.
- Flexibility & Fit: Ability to work a weekly rotating shift schedule and comfortably handle warmer seasonal temperatures.
- Pre-Employment Screening: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment medical evaluation, and a clear drug test.

Summary
If you are a dedicated Electrician looking to take your career to the next level with a stable global leader in Calgary, AB, please apply today!

How to apply?
1. Apply directly to this posting.
2. Email your resume to View email address on randstad.com – please include "Electrician - Calgary" in the subject line.
3. Create a profile and apply through our website Randstad.ca

Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a change, but this isn't the right fit? Reach out anyway! As specialists in industrial recruitment, we likely have another role that matches your expertise.

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