Industrial Electrician

Randstad Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Canada is seeking a licensed Industrial Electrician to support electrical maintenance of packaging equipment. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical and automation systems, experience in high-speed manufacturing, and a valid 442A license. Opportunities for growth and competitive compensation are offered.

Benefits

Stable long-term employment

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for growth

Strong safety focus

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (packaging or high-speed automation preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical and automation systems.
• Comfortable working in a team-based production-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems.
• Diagnose electrical faults on PLC-controlled machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with teams on breakdowns and improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with ESA, CSA, and OH&S regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

PLC programming

Hands-on experience with industrial controls

Team collaboration

Education

Valid 442A Industrial Electrician License (Ontario)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Safety circuits

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a licensed Industrial Electrician (442A) to support electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of plastics packaging equipment, ensuring reliable operations and production efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrician with experience in high-speed manufacturing, packaging, plastics, or food production who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting and working with modern industrial systems.

Location and Compensation

Location - Etobicoke, ON

Pay - $42-45+

Shift - Straight Days OR Straight Afternoons

Advantages

• Stable, long-term employment with a global packaging leader
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth
• Strong focus on safety, training, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems supporting automated production equipment
• Diagnose electrical, control, and instrumentation faults on PLC-controlled machinery
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of production equipment
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, and safety circuits
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams on breakdowns and improvement projects
• Ensure all work complies with ESA, CSA, and OH&S regulations
• Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate documentation and maintenance records (CMMS)

Qualifications

• Valid 442A Industrial Electrician License (Ontario) – required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (packaging, plastics, extrusion, food & beverage, or high-speed automation preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, controls, and automation systems
• Hands-on experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), HMIs, VFDs, and industrial controls
• Familiarity with high-speed packaging or converting equipment is a strong asset
• Comfortable working in a team-based, production-driven environment
• Ability to work shifts and respond to breakdowns as required

Summary

We appreciate all applicants, however only those qualified will be contacted for this role.

Please apply directly or email your CV to [e-mail]

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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