Electrician

Flex-N-Gate; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive components manufacturer in Ontario is seeking a Licensed Electrician to install, test, and maintain electrical systems in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to read blueprints. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement savings plans. Join a company that's recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers!

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance

RRSP retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and vacation time

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Electrician.
• Experience with routine maintenance operations.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain and repair electrical wiring and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning systems using test equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Licensed Electrician

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

The Electrician will work as part of a team to install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in a manufacturing environment. This individual will have the ability to recognize, read, interpret, and design electrical blueprints and specifications in order to provide troubleshooting and repair services. The Electrician will also routinely perform preventative maintenance on all equipment and components in order to ensure the continued safe, efficient and effective operations of all equipment and fixtures utilized by the organization. This position will have the ability to trouble shoot HMS transfer systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and equipment
• Recognize, read, interpret, and design drawings and electrical code specifications in order to effectively troubleshoot, maintain and repair equipment
• Diagnose, locate the cause of, and repair malfunctioning systems and components using test equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance through inspection of electrical systems, equipment and components.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
• Direct and train other workers and apprentices to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
• Work on other electrical projects as required
• Ensure all work performed adheres to all relevant organizational, provincial and federal safety regulations, codes and specifications

Qualifications

• Licensed Electrician required
• Experience with routine maintenance operations
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Able to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
• Capability to recognize and design electrical blue prints and PLC ladder diagram
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures
• Self-starter, with developed analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Computer literate
• Prioritize and perform work with minimal supervision
• Complete tasks efficiently and timely
• Must be able to trouble shoot HMS transfer systems
• Must be able to work rotating shift

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• RRSP retirement savings plan
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say? “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.” “Lots of growth opportunity.” “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.” Not just a job—a great place to work! Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA. Winner of Forbes 2024 Canada's Best Employers Award