Apprentice - Electrical

Linamar Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package including health, eye

Career advancement opportunities

Sustainability Council

Job summary

Linamar Corporation in Ontario seeks an Electrical Apprentice to lay out, inspect, assemble, install and maintain electrical systems for industrial equipment under the direction of a Licensed Journeyperson.

You will work with maintenance teams, read schematics, and use PPE, tools and test equipment while ensuring compliance with electrical codes and blueprints.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered electrical apprentice in third year or higher.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and electronics is helpful.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Journeyperson and maintenance personnel to gain knowledge and skills; use electrical PPE as required.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery and equipment.
• Replace faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, motors and sensing devices.
• Read and interpret drawings and electrical code specs to plan layouts.
• Install power supply wiring and conduit for new machines and equipment.
• Connect power wires and cables as per schematics and blueprints; use hand tools and test equipment.

Skills

Five years manufacturing experience

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Organized

Education

Registered electrical apprentice (3rd year or higher)

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Job Summary

As an Electrical Apprentice lays out, inspects, assembles, installs, repairs, inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains electrical fixtures, apparatus, control equipment and wiring for industrial electrical systems, as well as equipment and systems such as motors, generators, wiring systems, lighting systems, and motor drives under direction of a Licensed Journeyperson. Follow electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications. Use hand tools, power tools and electrical and electronic test equipment.

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Apprentice 442A

Job Summary

As an Electrical Apprentice lays out, inspects, assembles, installs, repairs, inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains electrical fixtures, apparatus, control equipment and wiring for industrial electrical systems, as well as equipment and systems such as motors, generators, wiring systems, lighting systems, and motor drives under direction of a Licensed Journeyperson. Follow electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications. Use hand tools, power tools and electrical and electronic test equipment.

Responsibility

• Work closely with Journeyperson and maintenance personnel as directed to gain knowledge and skills as required. Use electrical PPE as required.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery and equipment.
• Replace faulty electrical components of machine, such as relays, switches, motors and position sensing devices.
• Read and interpret drawings and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.
• Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints, using hand tools and test equipment.
• Install, diagnose, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components using hand tools.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity current, voltage and resistance.
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• Participate in preventative maintenance programs. Inspect equipment as per policy requirements.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Must be a registered electrical apprentice third year or higher preferred. Have a working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and electronics.

Required Skills/Experience

• Candidates must have five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team-based environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate multi-tasking skills and deal with a rapidly changing work environment.
• Must be well organized and able to work under direct supervision.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.