Electrician

PaperWorks; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A North American packaging company is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to join their team in Kitchener, Ontario. This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate of $39.73-$42.34 per hour along with health benefits and a pension program. Applicants should be licensed electricians or third-year apprentices with at least three years of experience in a manufacturing environment. The role involves maintenance responsibilities and a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

Benefits

Health & dental benefits

Disability benefits

Group pension program

Discretionary bonus program

Qualifications

• Licensed 442A or 309A Electrician skilled in Electrical Safety Code.
• Minimum 3 years experience in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PLC’s and motion control systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled PM's and recommend improvements.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns urgently.
• Log details of all repairs for maintenance tracking.
• Apply Electrical Safety Code at all times.
• Guide and train apprentices and junior tradespersons.
• Work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

Job description

Overview

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, PaperWorks Industries is a leading, integrated North American full-service provider of recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications.

Our purpose is clear. To deliver innovative, value-added packaging solutions to the world while making it a better place for all.

At PaperWorks, we are committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards. Product certifications include the Forest Stewardship Council and 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance.

Summary

PaperWorks is currently seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to work on a full-time, permanent basis out of our facility at 120 Trillium Drive in Kitchener, Ontario.

We offer a competitive compensation package which includes health & dental benefits and disability benefits, as well as a group pension program. Starting hourly pay rate of $39.73-$42.34, plus shift premiums and a discretionary bonus program.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the Maintenance team to complete scheduled PM’s in a timely manner, and make recommendations for continuous improvement of our PM program and the equipment
• Respond to breakdowns with a sense of urgency
• Complete detailed work logs for all repairs, to help our predictive maintenance process.
• Understand and apply the Electrical Safety Code at all times
• Provide guidance and training to apprentices and junior tradespersons
• Other duties as required.
• Will be working a rotating, 12 hour continental shift schedule (2 weeks days, 2 weeks nights)

Qualifications

• Licensed 442A or 309A Electrician with strong working knowledge of the Electrical Safety Code
  • Not quite licensed yet? We'd still love to see your application if you are a 3rd or 4th year apprentice!
• A minimum of 3 years experience working in a fast-paced, highly automated manufacturing environment
• Experience with PLC’s, variable frequency drives and motion control
• Experience with printing and high-speed packaging equipment would be considered an asset.