Industrial Electrician

Avature; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Industrial Electrician to join their team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves maintaining and repairing advanced paper board manufacturing equipment while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid background as a Journeyman Electrician, with experience in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of production equipment. Join a company that values integrity, respect, and accountability, and offers a supportive culture with opportunities for growth and development. If you are ready to make an impact in a collaborative team setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Attractive salary

Career development opportunities

Diverse workforce commitment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Journeyman Electrician.
• Familiar with Canadian/Ontario Electrical Code and safety procedures.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair paper board manufacturing equipment.
• Work rotating shifts and ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Perform electrical construction projects and repairs.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician experience

Troubleshooting semi-automated production equipment

Preventive maintenance of DC and AC motors

Using electrical test equipment

Troubleshooting PLCs

Setting up AC and DC drives

Reading blueprints and technical manuals

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Journeyman Electrician certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Voltmeter

Amprobe

Megger

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

We are seeking an Industrial Electrician for our Etobicoke Plant. The Industrial Electrician will be responsible for maintenance and repair of paper board manufacturing equipment in a unionized environment. To be considered for this position, you must be able to work on all shifts Monday to Friday (days 6:45 am, afternoons 2:45 pm, nights 10:45 pm). Shifts rotate weekly. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager. Starting wage for a certified Electrician is $42.23. Shift premiums for afternoon ($0.75/hour) and night shift ($1.25 per hour).

All successful applicants must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal background check and pre-placement medical.

How will you impact WestRock:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience at Journeyman Electrician level.
• Experienced with 480 and 600 VAC, 3 phase along with lower voltages.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair semi-automated production equipment.
• Experience with troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of large DC and AC motors/drives.
• Able to effectively use standard electrical test equipment including voltmeter, amprobe and megger.
• Experience with troubleshooting Allen Bradley and Delta V Control Logix PLC’s.
• Experience with AC and DC drives in fan, pump, and conveyor applications.
• Ability to set up AC and DC drives.
• Experience with HMI touch screens.
• AutoCAD.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willing and able to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.
• Able to perform electrical construction projects and repair.
• Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Three years of experience as an Industrial Journeyman Electrician.
• Willing and able to participate in safety programs and activities.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to effectively work within a team environment.
• Solid technical problem solving and communication skills.
• Familiar with and able to safely apply the Canadian/Ontario Electrical Code and other local safety codes, policies, and procedures.
• Able to read and interpret facility blueprints and equipment technical manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer literate and able to be effective and efficient with various computer applications.
• Willingness to go the extra mile to get it right.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

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