Journeyman Electrician - Airdrie

Randstad Canada; Airdrie; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonuses

Family benefits

Company vehicle

International training

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a permanent, full-time Field Service Technician for a Canadian division of a German CNC machinery maker near Airdrie, AB. You will maintain, commission, and troubleshoot high-precision automated systems across Canada, with hands-on onboarding including an all-expenses-paid four-week training trip to Germany.

The role offers a daytime schedule when shop-based, generous travel allowances, a company vehicle, and comprehensive family benefits after three months.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson/Red Seal electrician or technical college grad with diagnostics aptitude.
• Ability to read electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics to troubleshoot PLC/CNC machinery.
• Proficient with MS Office and standard computer skills for reporting.
• Valid driver's license and passport for travel across Canada, the US, and Germany training.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Commission, install, service, and troubleshoot CNC machinery across Canada.
• Troubleshoot electrical control cabinets and wiring using schematics and PLC/CNC signals.
• Diagnose, repair, calibrate hydraulic/pneumatic systems and mechanical drive components.
• Provide remote and phone support to maximize uptime and resolve issues.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and manage expenses while traveling for service.
• Prepare detailed service reports and ensure safety compliance on site.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/CNC diagnostics

Customer communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Journeyperson/Red Seal Electrician

Millwright

Technical college diploma in Electrical/Electromechanical Eng Tech

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Are you a licensed Industrial Electrician or a technically skilled trades specialist ready to take your career to the national stage? Our client, the Canadian division of a prestigious German manufacturer of advanced CNC machinery based near Airdrie, AB, is hiring a permanent, full-time Field Service Technician. Earning $40.00 - $55.00/hr paid weekly plus annual bonuses and comprehensive family benefits, you will maintain, commission, and troubleshoot high-precision industrial systems across Canada. With extensive hands-on onboarding—including an all-expenses-paid four-week technical training trip to Germany—this opportunity pairs cutting-edge European automation with professional independence.

Advantages

• Pay & Comp: $40.00 - $55.00/hr paid weekly ($85,000 - $115,000 annually), plus $10,000 - $12,000 performance bonuses and 1.5x overtime.
• Schedule & Balance: Monday to Friday daytime schedule (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) when shop-based, flexible travel autonomy, and daily travel per diems ($67-$70/day).
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Blue Cross family health, dental, and vision insurance plan starting after three months.
• Premium Equipment Perks: Fully equipped company service vehicle with personal use privileges, complete German toolkits, supplied work clothing, and paid international training.

Responsibilities

• Commission, install, assemble, and service specialized automated CNC woodworking machinery and precision production plant equipment at customer manufacturing facilities throughout Canada.
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical control cabinets and wiring assemblies using schematic diagrams, isolating complex circuit faults and verifying automated PLC/CNC input and output signals.
• Diagnose, repair, rebuild, and calibrate high-pressure hydraulic circuits, pneumatic cylinders, electro-pneumatic valves, and precision mechanical drive components.
• Provide responsive technical phone and remote consultation to industrial clients and machine operators to maximize operating uptime and resolve operational discrepancies.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and manage corporate credit cards for flights, lodging, and vehicle rentals while retaining all accumulated airline miles and loyalty points.
• Complete detailed technical service reports, balance vehicle replacement parts inventory, and ensure rigorous manufacturer and on-site health and safety compliance at all times.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson / Red Seal Industrial Electrician, Millwright, or technical college graduate (e.g., Electrical / Electromechanical Engineering Technology) with strong mechanical diagnostics aptitude.
• Hands-on proficiency reading electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics to troubleshoot automated PLC/CNC machinery (no programming or coding required).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), Windows operating systems, and professional written customer communication.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving abstract, clean criminal record, and valid passport for travel across Canada, the US, and abroad for training in Germany.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and maneuver through tight equipment spaces with manual dexterity.

Summary

Our partner is the Canadian division of an esteemed, family-run German equipment manufacturer with more than thirty years of engineering excellence in automated CNC timber machinery. Headquartered with modern testing and warehouse facilities in the Airdrie area, the organization prides itself on maintaining an uncompromised standard of technical service, clean and supportive shop facilities, and high employee retention. In this position, you will enjoy a flexible remote home-office arrangement combined with exciting travel across Canada, backed by direct leadership support and elite German tooling. Technicians are provided with complete initial onboarding, dedicated peer mentoring, and fully funded factory certification in Germany to ensure long-term mastery and success.

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.