Industrial Electrician

Insight Global; Milton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Canada is seeking a certified electrician to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance across automated and manual processes.

The ideal candidate holds a 442A or 309A, has a formal apprenticeship, 3–5 years of experience, and PLC exposure (Siemens or Allen-Bradley). You will read schematics, work with stamping presses, robotics, welders, and pneumatics, contributing to safety and CI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Certified Electrician 442A or 309A.
• Formal apprenticeship / education.
• 3-5 years Electrician experience.
• PLC experience with Siemens or Allen-Bradley.
• Experience with automated and manual manufacturing processes.
• Strong experience troubleshooting, schematics and prints.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform preventative maintenance.
• Interpret electrical schematics and prints; work with PLCs.
• Support stamping, robotics, welders and pneumatic systems; contribute to CI.

Skills

PLC experience

Schematics interpretation

Troubleshooting

Automated manufacturing

Education

Formal apprenticeship / education

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Job Description

Electricians are responsible for safely troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Day to day, this includes responding to equipment breakdowns, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting minor improvement projects across automated and manual processes. The role involves reading and interpreting electrical schematics and prints, basic PLC troubleshooting (Siemens or Allen Bradley), and working with equipment such as stamping presses, robotics, welders, and pneumatic systems. In addition, Electricians support continuous improvement initiatives, maintain strong safety standards, and may assist in building new equipment and training apprentices as needed.

Skills and Requirements

• Certified Electrician 442A or 309A
• Formal apprenticeship / education
• 3-5 years Electrician Experience
• PLC Experience/Exposure, Siemens or Allan Bradley
• Experience with automated and manual manufacturing processes
• Strong experience troubleshooting, working with schematics and prints
• Automotive manufacturing
• Experience with Stamping, Robotics and Pneumatics preferred

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].