Industrial Electrician

Avature; Toronto; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging solutions seeks an Industrial Electrician for its Etobicoke Plant. The role involves maintaining manufacturing equipment, ensuring safety protocols, and requires a Journeyman Electrician certification with a minimum of three years of experience. The position offers competitive wages, shifts rotating weekly, and the opportunity to be part of a diverse workforce committed to sustainability and safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Attractive salary reflective of skills

Focus on Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Industrial Journeyman Electrician.
• Experience with 480 and 600 VAC systems.
• Familiar with Canadian/Ontario Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Electrical Safety

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Journeyman Electrician Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Standard Electrical Test Equipment

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 trouble shoot and repair semi-automated production equipment.
• Experience with trouble shooting 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 with 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.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.