Electrician (Licensed)

Shape Process Automation Group; Burlington; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation in manufacturing processes. As an Electrical Technician, you'll play a crucial role in machine wiring, panel building, and troubleshooting industrial electrical systems. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. You will collaborate with a passionate team focused on helping customers achieve excellence, all while enjoying a competitive benefits package that supports your personal and professional growth. If you're ready to tackle exciting challenges in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Support for personal well-being

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid 442A or 309A Electrical License.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in automation material handling.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical drawings and blueprints.
• Install and maintain electrical wiring and components.
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical and electronic control systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Panel building

Machine wiring

Basic PLC programming

Network configuration

Safety circuits knowledge

Education

Completion of industrial electrician apprenticeship

Electrical technician program

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hydraulic control systems

Pneumatic control systems

Job description

Be a part of a unique group of people who not only love what they do but love the technology. Our team is comprised of talented individuals who have purpose, creativity, and passion. Our global presence, products, and people are expanding the definition of possible, connecting customers and emerging markets to the manufacturing processes of tomorrow.

We are committed to the professional growth and personal well-being of our team. We offer a competitive benefits package to help meet your financial, physical, and emotional needs. Our benefits programs are designed to support the growth of individuals, allowing team members to focus on Company vision and be fully engaged both at work and at home.

Together, we tackle the toughest manufacturing challenges and drive industry innovation. But the most important common thread binding our teams is a shared, genuine passion to help our customers achieve greatness.

Job purpose

The Electrical Technician will be responsible for machine wiring, panel building, maintaining, testing and troubleshooting industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls.

Duties and responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes and other electrical components.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices.
• May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
• Entails working with safety control systems, robotic cells, start-up, and troubleshooting machines.
• Conduct service and installs as needed on and off company facility.
• Strong knowledge troubleshooting and start-up of light curtains and e-stops circuit systems.
• Will be required to travel up to 50% of the time within North America; valid passport required.

Qualifications

• MUST hold a valid 442A or 309A Electrical License.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming.
• Network configuration, set-up, and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of safety circuits, control systems and robotic cells.

Education/Experience:

Completion of a four or five year industrial electrician apprenticeship program or electrical technician program completion or working towards. A minimum of 3 years work experience with live electrical components in an automation material handling industry.

Interpersonal:

• Is able to work under limited supervision.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Self-motivated and works well in a team environment.

Working conditions

Manufacturing setting where there are low to moderate noise levels, dust and smoke. Duties may require the occasional use of/contact with/exposure to various hazardous materials (such as, but not limited to grease, oils, lubricants, paint, thinner, parts cleaner, etc.). Employees should have basic awareness of hazardous materials cautions. Those directly using the materials must have specific knowledge of material in use.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee periodically is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and depth perception. May at times be required to bend, twist and work under machinery or at heights using lift equipment and or ladders.

Direct reports

There are no direct reports.

Shape Process Automation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified people to apply. We are committed to seeking diversity across our operations and are committed to providing employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Shape Process Automation will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Recruiter if you require disability-related accommodation.