Journeyman Electrician

IKO Global; Ashcroft; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturing firm as an Electrician in a dynamic production facility. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. You will work with advanced technologies like PLCs and Allen Bradley Drives, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The company values integrity and teamwork, offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health and dental plans, retirement savings, and in-house training. If you are passionate about electrical systems and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary starting Rate: $45.22

Health, dental and insurance plans

Matched retirement savings program

Overtime and banked hours

Yearly $200 safety allowance

In-house training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have Red Seal Ticket and prior maintenance experience in a plant setting.
• Proficient in diagnosing and testing motors and motor control circuits.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, testing, repairing, and installing electrical components at the plant.
• Performing routine preventative maintenance inspections and calibrations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical Systems Maintenance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Ticket

Certificate of Qualification

Tools

Allen Bradley Drives

PLC Programming

Computer-based Maintenance Software

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

The role will be responsible for inspecting, testing, repairing, installing, and modifying electrical components and systems for the IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. Ashcroft which is a granules production facility. The primary functions of the Electrician include troubleshooting and timely repairs in support of the daily operation of the plant, taking part in the planned maintenance activities as well as small, new-construction and continuous improvement projects throughout the facility in conjunction with the other skilled tradespeople and maintenance staff. The role must also help ensure the safety of themselves and others by observing all relevant codes and regulations. This position will be reporting to the Electrical Supervisor and must comply with all safety requirements and protocols for working in a hazardous environment. This position is part of the IAMAW, Lodge 692 (Union), and as such the successful candidate will be required to join and be subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Plant Description

IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. at the Ashcroft is a production facility that processes, colors, and ships granules used for the roofing shingle.

Location

IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. 3745 Barnes Lake Rd, Ashcroft, BC

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary starting Rate: $45.22
• Competitive health, dental and insurance plans
• Competitive matched retirement savings program
• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on diversity and inclusion
• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing
• The opportunity to have overtime and banked hours
• Yearly $200 as safety allowance
• In-house training and development opportunities

When you join us, you will be:

• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical, distribution and control equipment at the plant
• Working with computers, VFDs and PLCs and field instruments
• Organizing work area, tools and parts, record keeping of electrical modifications (red-line drawings)
• Managing assigned work orders while complying with all safety rules, including LOTO and Life Critical policies
• Working in a team setting with other maintenance personnel
• Working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced working environment
• Ability to work shift work in a 24x7 physically demanding environment
• Install, inspect, test, repair or replace industrial electrical distribution and control equipment
• Develop and maintain deep understanding of electronic control systems, instrumentation, PLCs and other related devices in a highly automated facility
• Perform routine preventative maintenance inspections and calibrations on systems and equipment as required
• Provide electrical support to mechanical maintenance personnel during scheduled and breakdown maintenance activities
• Provide thorough and logical troubleshooting of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems, including assisting the production department with understanding and troubleshooting their function within the plant process
• Read and interpret drawings and schematics, manufacturer recommendations and specifications, and Canadian Electrical Code
• Maintain detailed work reporting through electronic work order/work management system
• Working within an atmosphere of Continuous Improvement, including a developing 5S program, ensure work areas and tools are maintained in a tidy, organized, and safe manner

Our ideal candidate:

• Must have the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Ticket
• Prior maintenance experience in a plant setting is an asset
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley Drives, Relay Logic, PLCs and programming
• Proficient in diagnosing and testing motors and motor control circuits
• Experience with various instrumentation sensors and transmitters
• Must be able to work with computer-based maintenance software
• Possess superior analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Hold a valid Certificate of Qualification
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and testing electrical and control systems
• Knowledge of relevant electrical safety codes
• Must be able to learn computer-based maintenance software
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential
• Ability to manage time effectively while handling multiple jobs with varying priorities
• Must be able to work in a team setting with other tradespeople

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.