Industrial Electrician

Maintenance Dual Ticket Millwright/ Electricians are responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing both mechanical and electrical systems across our manufacturing facility, with a focus on blow molding equipment and auxiliary machinery, together with all other activities as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on production equipment including blow molding machines, conveyors, robotic systems, packaging lines, pumps, and compressors components
• .Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
• .Installs, examines, replaces or repairs electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and/or other electrical components
• .Tests electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• .Maintains, repairs, installs and tests switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors
• .Maintains, repairs, tests and installs electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
• .Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
• .Conducts preventive maintenance programs and keeps accurate maintenance records
• .May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices as required
• .Troubleshoot and program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), HMIs, VFDs, servo motors, and other control systems
• .Diagnose faults and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems including actuators, valves, cylinders, and lubrication systems
• .Install, modify, and commission new production equipment, integrating electrical and mechanical systems for seamless operation
• .Ensure all wiring and mechanical installations meet applicable codes and standards (ESA, CSA, OHSA, etc.)
• .Lead or assist with root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and process efficiency
• .Maintain and update schematics, single-line diagrams, and documentation for all electrical and mechanical systems
• .Participate in capital projects and plant upgrades, including layout planning, machine installations, and system integrations
• .Provide mentoring and guidance to apprentices or junior maintenance staff on both electrical and mechanical tasks
• .Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality departments to develop and implement technical solutions
• .Support maintenance inventory efforts by identifying parts usage trends and recommending stock levels for critical components
• .Ensure all work is performed with a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance
• .Facilitate Lock-Out / Tag-Out procedures

.Job Qualification

• sSecondary school graduation attained together with the successful completion of a four- or five-year industrial Millwright/ electrician apprenticeship program required. May consider a combination of over five years of work experience in the trade and college or industry courses in industrial mechanical and electrical equipment
• .Trade certification is mandatory with Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) preferred
• .Valid Millwright Apprenticeship Along with Industrial Electrician(442A) License OR Valid Electrician Apprenticeship Along with Industrial Millwright(433A) License
• .A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years previous experience in manufacturing required
• .Proficient in using diagnostic tools, precision instruments, multimeters, and power/hand tools
• .Superior problem solving and time management skills
• .Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• .Has strong interpersonal skills and maintains constructive working relationships
• .Must have the ability to work independently within a defined/documented schedule
• .Computer literate and with a working knowledge of MS Office products
• .MUST have/use all hand tools necessary to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs
• .Has a clear understanding of potential health and safety hazards within a manufacturing facility and is knowledgeable of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
• .Working Conditions
• :Office : Use of PC computer, fax, photocopier and various other office machines
• .Plant : Hearing protection, safety boots and glasses worn as required in work areas. Kevlar gloves used when working with blades and/or other sharp machine components. Awareness of heavy lifting techniques required
• .Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to high temperatures, noise, dust, grease, moving machinery, and pressurized systems
• .May require rotating shifts, overtime, and occasional weekend work based on production demands