Industrial Electrician 442A

WestRock Company; Guelph; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to join their Guelph facility. This role involves ensuring safety compliance, maintaining electrical systems, and supporting manufacturing operations. Ideal candidates will possess a Journeyman Electrician License 442A and a strong mechanical background. The company values integrity and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with competitive wages and benefits from day one. If you're looking for a dynamic role in a forward-thinking company, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Benefits from the first date of hire

Pension plan after six months

Celebration lunches and BBQs

Commitment to health and safety

Qualifications

• Licensed Journeyman Electrician 442A required.
• Good industrial mechanical knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety codes and the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical control circuits.

Skills

Electrical Systems Installation

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Industrial Journeyman Electrician License 442A

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Description & Requirements

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.

General Information

Job ID

ATR50794

Posting Job Title

Industrial Electrician 442A

Locations

ON Guelph

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

14-Apr-2025

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

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.

What does Smurfit Westrock do?

Smurfit Westrock, Guelph is a Corrugated Container plant. Boxes! Our continuous improvement mindset and sustainability efforts makes us a leading provider to many of the world’s large suppliers.

Career Opportunity

The Smurfit Westrock Guelph facility is actively seeking a licensed Journeyman Electrician 442A to support our operations as we strive to reach world class performance levels. The right candidate has a proven record of performance, and in previous jobs, has demonstrated drive, competency and excellence. Ideal candidates initiate their own learning, get along well with others, and are helpful to co-workers. Candidates must handle the physical job requirements (heat, noise, shift work, work indoors or outdoors) and have the mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly.

This position is for afternoon shift, Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm.

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

Job Duties

As an Electrician you will (among other things):

• Ensure safety codes and the Canadian Electrical Code are being followed
• Have a good industrial mechanical background and willing to help the Millwrights when required
• Installation, testing and inspection of work on electrical systems.
• Install system components and wiring in compliance with the CSA
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical control circuits for motors, PLC hardware and software and control devices for various electrical devices.
• Test, inspect, clean, repair, dismantle, adjust, replace, assemble and maintain all manual or automatic AC and DC systems, electrical equipment, transformers, switch gear, control panels, regulators, distribution systems, generation systems and various other electrical components
• Electricians perform a variety of maintenance related tasks in connection with the maintenance department to improve the reliability and uptime of equipment used in the pulp and paper manufacturing process.
• Flexibility to work weekends to meet business needs
  
  

What You Need To Work At WestRock

• High school diploma
• Certified Industrial Journeyman Electrician License 442A
• Good industrial mechanical knowledge
• Must possess good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to balance a variable workload
• Positive, can-do attitude/Initiative
• Physically fit
• Ability to work 8 hour/day, weekly rotating shifts: midnights, afternoons, days
• Flexibility to work weekends to meet business needs
  
  

Why Work With WestRock

• Starting wage $43.45/hour
• Benefits from the first date of hire
• Pension plan after six months of employment
• Celebration lunches and BBQ’s
• An Employer that cares about health and safety
• A management team committed to WestRock's values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence
  
  

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Smurfit Westrock will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources about your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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