Electrical/Hydraulic Technician

Whirlpool Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading appliance manufacturer in Ottawa seeks an Electrical/Hydraulic Technician to perform electrical system diagnosis and repairs. Responsibilities include servicing hydraulic systems, ensuring safety protocols, and collaborating effectively with peers. The position requires an Associate's degree and 5 years of electrical experience. This role offers benefits such as medical insurance and educational reimbursement, with a 2nd shift premium of $1.25 per hour.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401k

Perfect Attendance Bonus

Appliance Discounts

$250 Fitness Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5 years of electrical experience is required.
• Able to read electrical schematics.
• Basic experience with PLC Programming and HMI Development.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical systems.
• Complete installation and servicing of hydraulic systems.
• Work safely and prioritize safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical systems diagnosis

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Independence as a self-starter

Education

Associate's degree in technical studies

Electrician Journeyman’s card

Tools

Programmable controllers

Google Suite

Job description

Career Opportunities: Electrical/Hydraulic Technician (68728)

Requisition ID68728-Posted -Findlay Manufacturing

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

This role in summary

A resume must be submitted to be considered for this position

Your responsibilities will include

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Work using safe procedures and practices: report any unsafe or hazardous conditions to supervision.

Uses all designated safety equipment, observes all safety rules, and follow recognized rules of safe practice. Implement 5S.

Read and interpret electrical control circuits from wiring diagrams, wire lists and connection tables.

General work including conduit runs, terminal box locations, conduit supports, wire lengths and wire sizes.

Make up proper length electrical wiring cables, bundles, labels and assemblies of connectors.

Wire simple and complex machines.

Diagnosis of electrical systems (distribution, processes and machines), in 480 volt systems, both single and polyphase, Accontrol systems, communications and sound systems, DC systems and high voltage distribution and switch gear.

Find errors and/or omissions on wiring diagrams and reports them to supervision or engineering.

Electronic power controls including logic, digital, solid state and integrated circuitry programmable controllers and keep updated on the latest generation of solid state equipment

Complete installation, servicing, and repair of electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Diagnose and adjust full modulating mixture adjustments, flame safety equipment, all associated equipment for fossil fuels

Service and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems including air logic

Complete repair of electrical systems of lift truck operation

Required to make productive maintenance inspections and repairs

Make adjustments to program parameters

Comfortable working with a variety of automation hardware and software platforms

Work effectively with your peers to share knowledge and leverage strengths

Utilize excellent communication and documentation skills to transfer critical process and support knowledge to others

Put priority on one’s safety and those around you.

Support WCM pillars/activities as directed

Electrician Journeyman’s card

In place of Journeyman's card

Associate’s degree in technical studies

5 years of electrical experience

Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Able to read electrical schematics

Knowledge of programmable controllers

Hands-on experience with low voltage (480V and below) electrical applications

Basic experience with the following automation disciplines PLC Programming / HMI Development / Variable Frequency Drives / Motion Control / Industrial Networks / Sensors

Basic use of Google Suite and the Google Drive

Able to temporarily adjust work schedule to accommodate training/projects needs.

Able to work overtime as needed.

Why should you apply?

2nd Shift Premium: $1.25 per hour.

3rd Shift premium: $1.00 per hour.

BENEFITS:

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401k

Perfect Attendance Bonus

Appliance Discounts

$250 Fitness Reimbursement

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