Industrial Electrician

CGT; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Cambridge is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems, including equipment in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have a valid 442A or 309A electrician certification, strong service experience, and proficiency in PLC systems. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.

Benefits

Generous pension plan

Health, vision & dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Tool replacement program

Safety Boot reimbursement program

Safety Prescription Eyewear program

Qualifications

• Valid 442A Industrial Electrician or 309A Electrician with industrial experience.
• Strong service and troubleshooting experience in electrical systems.
• Ability to upload and input parameters into control devices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and adjust electrical and control equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks including thermal imaging.
• Utilize computerized work order system to report on tasks.

Skills

Service and troubleshooting experience

Ability to read and interpret electrical code

Proficient in troubleshooting PLC controlled equipment

Basic computer skills

Excellent communications skills

Education

Valid 442A Industrial Electrician or 309A Electrician

Job description

Overview

Department: Maintenance

Location: Cambridge

Compensation: $43.34 / hour

Description

Day Shift and 12 hrs x 3 days/week rotating shifts available

Generous Company matching Pension Plan

Above average health, vision & dental benefits

Life & Disability insurance

Collaborative & team-based work environment

Overtime available

Tuition reimbursement & tool replacement program

Work clothing & PPE provided

Valid 442A Industrial Electrician, or a 309A Electrician (Construction and Maintenance) with Industrial experience

Strong service and troubleshooting experience in electrical systems and related preventative maintenance

Ability to upload, download and input parameters into control devices such as PLC, HMI, temperature controllers, meters etc.

Ability to read and interpret electrical code, drawings, manuals and schematics.

Ability to build electrical panels from drawings

Rebuild AC and DC drives to component replacement level

Rebuild AC and DC motors including bearing changes.

Experience with Hazardous Location (explosion proof) wiring an asset

Excellent communications skills

Experience with process plant control systems including weighing, batching and mixing

Experience with web fed processes including printing, laminating, winding, and conveyors.

Basic computer skills and experience using work order systems

Must demonstrate and be committed to safe work practices

Operate forklifts, scissor and boom lifts and other mobile equipment

Work closely with our electrical engineering department to complete installations and changes to equipment

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Additional information

• Shift premium
• Vacation pay
• Safety and technical training provided

This is a full-time role, based on a 40-hour work week. Additional hours may be required from time to time to accommodate business activities.

Job applicants requiring disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to communicate any accommodation requirements. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

Only those candidates or referrals having the required skills listed in the posting (Education and Experience) will be considered for an interview.

Core responsibilities

• Proficiently and safely troubleshoot, repair, install, inspect and adjust all types of electrical and control equipment in the manufacturing plant
• Troubleshoot industrial process electrical equipment including motor control, PLC and relay control systems, building, lighting and power distribution
• Understand and troubleshoot AC & DC variable speed motor control drive systems. Specifically Variable Frequency Drives
• Proficient in troubleshooting PLC controlled equipment using computer and test equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks such as thermal imaging, panel cooling system maintenance, weekly, monthly and annual inspections
• Utilize computerized work order system to report on completion of assigned tasks and recommend further actions.
• Read and interpret schematics, PLC program logic, equipment manuals, drawings and work instructions.
• Assist other trades to the best ability when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits of working at CGT

• Long-standing employer in Cambridge with 150+ years of history
• Learning environment with many long service employees
• Opportunities for advancement
• Community partner
• Employee events
• Health, Dental benefits
• Life, AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan
• Coverall program
• Safety Boot reimbursement program
• Safety Prescription Eyewear program