Helpers Trade | Stoney Creek, Canada

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a hands-on team member to assist with transformer repair operations under supervision. You'll learn from experienced tradespeople, support shipping/receiving, and gain practical experience with tools, equipment, and procedures in a collaborative environment.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Starting wage is CAD 31.53 per hour with rotating shifts every two weeks; prior WAH training or MEWP/Forklift

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Experience in a semi-skilled trade.
• Able to read drawings and bills of material.
• Comfortable with physical tasks like lifting, bending, pushing & pulling.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• WAH training, forklift license, MEWP licensed an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transformer repair operations, under the direction of the supervisor or other repairmen.
• Perform basic mechanical and logistical tasks, following predetermined procedures.
• Operate forklifts and cranes when required.
• Pick up and deliver materials and equipment using shop truck.
• Support shipping and receiving when needed.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, dispose of garbage/recycling in accordance with local environmental standards.
• Label and store dismantled materials accurately.
• Monitor dry air pressure on stored units.
• Support continuous improvements initiatives within the facility.
• Contribute to safety and quality improvements by identifying and addressing issues within the scope of the role.

Skills

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

MEWP license

Crane operation

Job description

Join a collaborative and supportive team focused on transformer repair. In this role, you’ll assist skilled tradespeople and support shipping/receiving operations. You’ll gain hands-on experience with tools, equipment, and procedures. You’ll learn from experienced team members and grow your technical and organizational skills. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a safe, efficient, and high-performing work environment.

Starting salary: 31.53$ / hour. Must be willing to work on rotational shifts every 2 weeks (Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm and Monday to Thursday 3:30 pm – 2:00 am)

How you’ll make an impact

Assist with transformer repair operations, under the direction of the supervisor or other repairmen.

Perform basic mechanical and logistical tasks, following predetermined procedures.

Operate forklifts and cranes when required.

Pick up and deliver materials and equipment using shop truck.

Support shipping and receiving when needed.

Maintain clean and organized work areas, dispose of garbage/recycling in accordance with local environmental standards.

Label and store dismantled materials accurately.

Monitor dry air pressure on stored units.

Support continuous improvements initiatives within the facility.

Contribute to safety and quality improvements by identifying and addressing issues within the scope of the role.

Your background

High school diploma.

Experience in a semi-skilled trade.

Able to read drawings and bills of material.

Comfortable with physical tasks like lifting, bending, pushing & pulling.

Ability to work in a team environment

WAH training, forklift license, MEWP licensed an asset

Only selected applicants will be contacted.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.