309A Electrician

Innovative Automation Inc.; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer matched RRSP

Extended health care

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Employee events

Educational assistance programs

Costco membership

Job summary

Mecsmart Systems in Newmarket, Ontario is seeking a full-time Electrician (309A) to lead, build, and wire project electrical control panels and automated systems, following the engineering package and electrical codes.

The ideal candidate has a Red Seal 309A and a 2–3 year tech diploma, plus 2+ years as licensed electrician with PLC experience, and willingness to travel globally.

Qualifications

• OCOT Red Seal 309A is required.
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op) or Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op) is required.
• Minimum 2 years as Licensed Electrician with wiring and project lead experience.
• Working understanding of PLCs, wiring, motors and drives; basic mechanical and pneumatic fundamentals.
• Strong electrical/assembly knowledge of custom automation.
• Strong knowledge of the Electrical Safety Code.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, carry 40 lbs, push/pull 100–150 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand electrical drawings, manuals and specs; build systems per electrical codes.
• Mark drawings as built throughout the project.
• Wire electrical systems and panels to current electrical code.
• Perform system checks after wiring (power ups, troubleshooting, motor checks, safety I/O tests, switch adjustments).
• Review machine concept and design with Electrical designer and project developer.
• Research and develop applications for products involved in a project.
• Understand scheduling and budget requirements; manage time and material use.
• Occasional travel as required globally.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Wiring & panel building

Reading electrical drawings

Electrical safety code

Team player

Mechanical & pneumatic basics

Education

Red Seal 309A (Construction & Maintenance Electrician)

Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op) – 2-year program

Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op) – 3-year program

Tools

PLC

Job description

Are you a highly motivated, team player, who wants the opportunity to challenge yourself?

Position: 309A Electrician

Department: Electrical Build

Intermediate and Senior Level Positions Available!

About Mecsmart:

Located in Newmarket, Ontario, Mecsmart Systems is a World Class Manufacturer of automation systems for the industrial, commercial, service, and assembler sectors. Here at Mecsmart, our team works together to provide the most cost-efficient solutions, that exceed our customers' expectations.

Job Opportunity:

We are looking for a full-time Electrician to lead, build, and wire project electrical control panels, sub-assemblies, and automated systems using the engineering package generated by the Electrical Designer.

Why Work Here?

At Mecsmart, we take pride in having a culture built on pride, respect, community, satisfaction, family, and safety, for all employees. Mecsmart Systems listens to, invests in, and supports employees, offering advanced skills, training, and opportunities for advancement and the future. We appreciate the hard work employees put to get the job done. We engage in fundraisers for our community (such as the annual food drive) and team building events, such as summer BBQ's & Holiday lunches.

What We Offer:

• Employer Matched Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Extended Healthcare, Dental, Vision Benefits
  
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Events
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Costco Membership
  

What you’ll do:

• Read and understand electrical drawings, manuals and specifications, then, applying all pertinent electrical codes, proceed to build systems as scheduled
• Mark drawings to "as built" throughout the project
• Wire electrical system and Panels to current electrical code
  
• Perform general system checks once wiring is complete, which include, but not limited to, Full System Power Ups, Troubleshooting wiring circuit, motor rotation checks, safety circuit testing, I/O testing, and switch adjustments
• Review machine concept and design with Electrical designer and project developer
• Research and develop application and use of products involved in a project.
• Understand Mecsmart's scheduling and budget requirements, and apply personal management and organization skills to meet required time and material allowances
• Occasional travel as required globally

What you’ll need:

• Minimum OCOT Canadian Red Seal Certificate of Qualification 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician
• Minimum Diploma from 2-year Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op) Program or 3-year Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op) Program
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Licensed Electrician, with wiring and project lead experience
• Working understanding of PLC function, wiring, motors, and drives, with basic mechanical and pneumatic fundamentals
• Strong electrical and assembly knowledge of custom automation
• Strong Knowledge of the Electrical Safety Code
• Ability to lift weights reaching 50lbs, carry weights reaching 40lbs, and push and pull weights reaching 100-150lbs

For more information, visit our website at www.mecsmart.com

If you require any accommodation during our recruitment process, please let us know.

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