Electrician

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

Job summary

A leading North American provider of recycled paperboard seeks a skilled Industrial Electrician for its facility in Kitchener. This full-time role includes maintaining high-speed packaging equipment and providing guidance to apprentices, along with a competitive compensation package including health benefits and pension.

Benefits

Health & dental benefits

Disability benefits

Group pension program

Discretionary bonus program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with high-speed packaging equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work with the maintenance team on scheduled PMs and equipment improvement.
• Respond urgently to breakdowns and maintain detailed work logs.
• Guide apprentices and junior tradespersons.

Skills

Electrical Safety Code

PLC’s

Variable frequency drives

Motion control

Troubleshooting

Education

Licensed 442A or 309A Electrician

3rd or 4th year apprentice

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.