Lead Electrician

ProMach; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company in Hamilton, Ontario is looking for a Lead Electrician to lead electrical build projects for automated packaging equipment. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. You will mentor apprentices and ensure projects meet safety and quality standards. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical/dental programs

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Retirement savings plan with company match

Fridays off

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as an Electrician including apprenticeship.
• Previous leadership experience in manufacturing or automation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical build projects and oversee daily tasks.
• Mentor and train apprentices and junior electricians.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues during assembly.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

AC/DC industrial wiring

Attention to detail

Electrical schematics interpretation

Education

442A or 309A certification

Completed electronics coursework related to PLCs

Job description

Advance Your Career as a Lead Electrician at Edson Packaging!

At ProMach, we’re looking for people who want to shine. You’ll have opportunities to take your career in the direction you want. You can be creative. Strategic. Persuasive. Influential. Mechanical marvel. Customer service authority. Meticulous. A closer. A futurist.

Join a team where your expertise and leadership will directly shape the success of high-performance packaging equipment. You’ll play a key role in driving quality, safety, and efficiency while leading a team of electricians and apprentices.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we’re looking for a Lead Electrician who shares that pride and professionalism.

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

As a red seal-certified electrician, you will be responsible for the electrical wiring duties to assist in the assembly of automated packaging equipment.

Are you excited about this work?

• Lead electrical build projects on the shop floor, overseeing day-to-day tasks and ensuring timelines, safety, and quality standards are met.
• Provide hands-on support with electrical wiring and installation for custom automated packaging equipment.
• Mentor, train, and support electrical apprentices and junior electricians in alignment with our development and safety goals.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics and engineering specifications.
• Oversee the installation of electrical systems, including conduit, panels, and equipment such as motors, transformers, and generators.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues during assembly and testing phases.
• Participate in equipment testing, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and work collaboratively with other trades.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, promoting 5S standards and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement by recommending upgrades and system enhancements.
• Occasionally assist with electrical maintenance of the building as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Mechanical, and Project Management teams.

Travel:

• Occasional travel within North America will be required for on-site equipment support or installation supervision.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on good ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, profit share, and a retirement savings plan with a company match.

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

• 442A or 309A with previous experience in the automation industry.
• 10 years of experience as an Electrician (including apprenticeship).
• Previous leadership experience overseeing projects or teams in a manufacturing or automation environment.

• Strong knowledge of AC/DC industrial wiring and electrical systems

• Completion of electronics coursework related to PLCs (PLC wiring knowledge an asset)

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics with a high degree of accuracy

• Experience with pneumatics is a strong asset

• Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail

• Commitment to safety, mentorship, and continuous improvement

• Enjoys Friday afternoons off!

Edson is a leading manufacturer of case and tray packing solutions specifically designed for the converted paper, diaper, and nonwoven market industry, Edson is a powerful, advanced, solution-based provider that integrates innovation and today’s evolving technologies in robotics, branding products, quick changeovers, and intelligent HMIs to keep their customers progressing forward with confidence. Edson is a fast-growing division of Pro Mach, Inc. in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

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Pro Mach adheres to the principle of employment equity. The use of the masculine gender has been adopted for ease of reading and has no discriminatory intent.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Qualifications Experience

Required 10 years

Electrical experience