Electrician Apprentice

Transmission & Distribution World; Ajax; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock’s Ajax facility is recruiting an Industrial Electrician Apprentice to join the maintenance team. The Electrician Apprentice will assist licensed electricians while learning to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical equipment and related controls in a manufacturing environment.

All electrical work is performed under supervision as the apprentice progresses through the program.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma and be enrolled in an Industrial Electrician program.
• Pursuing certification as Industrial Journeyman Electrician (442A).
• Familiar with PLCs and electrical control systems.
• Able to balance a demanding 12-hour continental shift.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety codes and the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Assist licensed electricians and learn to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment.
• Diagnose irregularities and perform repairs in a fast-paced production environment.
• Work in a team to support 24/7 production operations.

Skills

PLC software knowledge

AC/DC drives

Servo motors knowledge

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Education

High school diploma

Enrolled in Industrial Electrician course and pursuing Certification as Industrial Journeyman Electrician License 442A

Job description

General Information

Job ID

ATR64548

Posting Job Title

Electrician Apprentice

Locations

ON Ajax

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

01-Oct-2026

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

Career Opportunity:

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Ajax facility is currently recruiting for an Industrial Electrician Apprentice to join our maintenance team. The Electrical Apprentice’s primary function is to assist licensed electricians while learning to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls based on technical drawings, schematics, government regulations, and other documented specifications in a manufacturing environment.

All electrical work is performed under the supervision of licensed electricians while the employee progresses through the electrical apprenticeship program.

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package, including pension, and the ability to grow, develop and advance, as part of the Smurfit Westrock team. Numerous opportunities are available to participate on projects and on safety and performance excellence teams.

Job Duties:

• Ensure that safety codes and the Canadian Electric Code are followed
• Under the direction of the Electrician, assess problems and make changes to existing electrical systems in order to improve performance
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Possess good communication skills, both verbally and written
• Must be able to take direction and perform duties in a demanding, fast-paced production environment, adjusting to changing priorities & roles as required
• Must be willing to work in a team environment
• Ability balancing a variable workload
• Flexibility to work weekends to meet business needs.
• Daily use of electrical and mechanical skills to support 24hr / day production equipment.

What you need to work at WestRock:

• High school diploma
• Enrolled in Industrial Electrician course and pursuing Certification as Industrial Journeyman Electrician License 442A

• Analytical and troubleshooting skills - PLC’s / relevant software knowledge
• AC/DC drives, servo’s

• Positive, can-do attitude/Initiative
• Physically fit
• Able to work 12 hour continental shifts

Why work with WestRock:

• Comprehensive benefit and pension plan
• An Employer that cares about health and safety
• Smurfit Westrock training opportunities
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
• A management team committed to Smurfit Westrock's values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The hourly rate for this position is $28.00 -$30.00.

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Smurfit Westrock will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources about your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.