Electrician

Onepaperworks; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

PaperWorks Industries in Kitchener, Ontario, is seeking a full-time Industrial Electrician to maintain and improve manufacturing equipment on a rotating 12-hour continental shift. The role offers a starting hourly rate of CAD 40.25 to 43.19 plus shift premiums and a discretionary bonus program. The company emphasizes safety and professional development, with benefits including health/dental and disability coverage and a group pension plan.

Qualifications

• Licensed 442A or 309A Electrician with strong knowledge of the Electrical Safety Code.
• Experience with PLC programming.
• Ability to inspect, test and repair electronic boards.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled PMs as part of the Maintenance team.
• Respond to breakdowns with urgency and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot controls and electrical equipment to restore operation.
• Develop and program PLCs as required.
• Maintain detailed work logs for predictive maintenance.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical Safety Code

Mentoring apprentices

Troubleshooting

Education

Licensed 442A or 309A Electrician

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

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 $40.25-$43.19, plus shift premiums and a discretionary bonus program.

This job posting has one available position. No Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used at any stage of our recruitment process.

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.
• Troubleshoot controls and electrical equipment, and make the necessary adjustments to bring equipment up to running status.
• Create/develop and program PLC's (software) as required.
• Complete detailed work logs for all repairs, to help our predictive maintenance process.
• Understand and apply 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
• Strong working experience with PLC programming.
• Capable to inspect, test, and repair electronic boards.