Electrician

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare supplier in Ontario is seeking a full-time Electrician to ensure smooth operation of electrical systems in their Gananoque facility. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, able to work in a 24/7 shift environment, and possess a valid electrician certification. Candidates will enjoy full health benefits, a pension plan, and various incentive programs from day one.

Benefits

Full dental and health benefits

Pension plan with employer matching

Incentive plan participation

Paid vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Comfortable with 24/7 shift work.

Responsibilities

• Perform all electrical work within the facility.
• Manage and execute repairs of electrical systems.
• Create and execute preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Electrical support of manufacturing equipment

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of PLC

Knowledge of industrial electrical control circuitry

Education

Certified Electrician or Electrical Technician

Job description

Cardinal Health Canada is a crucial part of the Canadian healthcare supply chain, employing over 1300 people and supplying over 70,000 products to healthcare facilities and professionals.

Cardinal Health's Gananoque facility, with over 450 employees and 119 years of Canadian history, manufactures life-impacting medical devices is seeking a full-time, permanent an Electrician to join our Team. Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing all electrical work within the Gananoque facility.

The incumbent will play a crucial role in managing, maintaining and executing all repairs and ensuring that all electrical systems are operating smoothly and without delays in a safe and efficient manner. This person will execute all the electrical tasks within the Gananoque plant, ensuring that compliance and safety standards are met.

Shift: Hours: Shifts will run on a 2-week basis from 7am to 7pm for days then from 7pm to 7am, for the night shift

Location: Gananoque, Ont

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Electrical support of the 24/7 automated manufacturing equipment and facility systems within an ISO 13485/FDA environment
• Modify and troubleshoot PLC (Program Logistic Controls) software and PC based control system, in compliance with change control processes
• Create and execute preventive maintenance and calibration procedures on all types of electrical components, including 75 different types of equipment and approximately 150 machines in total
• Hands-on or related experience with troubleshooting, repairing, assembling, and upgrading automated production equipment utilizing appropriate tools and equipment
• Install electrical equipment, controls and wiring on standard products and industrial machinery
• Select operation sequences, locate equipment and wiring details per specifications, cut and bend conduit, pull wires, make connections, perform standardized tests, and adjust as required
• Must have a working knowledge of all types of motors and controls including servos, steppers, and induction motors
• Must be able to troubleshoot circuitry as well as electronic controls and repair them
• Must know rules and be able to install new services according to Ontario Electrical Code by ESA and be able to read schematic diagrams or electrical and electronic equipment
• Operate under Lean Manufacturing Principles in an ISO 13485 environment
• Ensure that daily/weekly/monthly tasks are completed as scheduled
• Perform work in keeping with Corporate Maintenance Excellence program and Maximo Maintenance IT Platform
• Follow site’s 5S systems and processes
• Ensure that the workstation is always clean
• Ensure that tools are all calibrated and in working order
• Collaboration with engineering and production teams
• Work in multidisciplinary teams
• Responsible for seeing that all tasks are performed in a manner that complies with Cardinal’s Policies & Procedures, and all regulatory requirements.

Education / Training and/or Experience:

• Certified Electrician or Electrical Technician or Certified Electro Mechanic strongly preferred
• You have experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• You have Knowledge of PLC and strong troubleshooting skills
• You must have excellent knowledge of industrial electrical control circuitry
• Knowledge of Vision Systems an asset
• You can read engineering drawings
• You are comfortable to work in 24/7 shift work environment

Our Employees all benefit from:

• Full dental and health benefits including life insurance from day 1
• Pension plan with employer matching level contribution
• Incentive plan participation
• Paid vacation days
• Tuition reimbursement

Cardinal Health is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Human Resources team is responsible for working with applicants requesting accommodation, at any stage of the hiring process.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.