Licensed Electrician

Vuteq Canada Inc.; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 4 weeks

Shift premium

Benefits after 6 months

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Dental & Health care

Company events

PPE provided

Tools supplied

Referral program

Wellness room

Overtime premium

Career development

Job summary

Vuteq Canada Inc. in Woodstock, Ontario, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician/Technician to maintain and install electrical and control systems for automotive manufacturing equipment. The role requires reading schematics, wiring, and PM activities within a fast-paced plant environment.

You will work on motor control centers, VFDs, PLCs, and drive systems, ensuringSafe and compliant operations while contributing to continuous improvement and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Maintenance Industrial Electrician 309 or 442 certificate of qualification with a minimum of two years’ practical experience.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics of PLCs is preferred.
• Ability to upload/download programs and troubleshoot PLC hardware using a laptop is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit; connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
• Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.
• Plans, designs and performs new equipment installations; repairs faulty equipment or systems.
• Diagnosis and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Comply with Ontario Electrical Safety Code regulations for installations and modifications.

Tools

PLC hardware

Laptop & diagnostic tools

Job description

Plans layout installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment. Also repairs and maintains machinery and equipment by performing specific duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit; connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
• Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels
• Plans, designs and performs new equipment installations; repairs faulty equipment or systems
• Knowledge of motor theory and VFD controls and possesses ability to troubleshoot complete drive systems
• Calculation and selection of conduit and wire sizes for equipment supply installations
• Complete PM work orders of equipment to manufacturer’s recommendations or PM guide and provide feedback on activities and changes to improve the service of equipment
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
• Required to have basic understanding of OHSA regulations on machine safety devices and guarding. Also may be required to modify equipment to meet PreStart to Health and Safety requirements
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
• Repair/replace defective parts; lubricate/inspect/clean machine parts as per machinery PM procedures
• Connects wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components
• Diagnosis and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment
• Understand and practice safe working procedures. Use personal protective equipment with lockout/isolation procedures as required. Understand the specific environmental aspects and impacts of maintenance duties and work towards reducing them
• Understand and interpret schematic drawings and symbols, as well as manufacturers’ manuals and specifications and logic diagrams for pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Use fall arrest and safe work practices at elevated heights using Skyjack or ladders to do installations, servicing or removal of plant equipment
• Understanding of power distribution and protection device ratings and proper installation practices. Also required to be competent in the safe operation, modification, and maintenance of plant power systems
• Comply with Ontario Electrical Safety Code regulations for installations and modifications. Required to log activities and review with Inspection authorities for approvals
• Ability to communicate openly and clearly with fellow team members, read/write/understand specific work instructions and procedures, and practice sharing information with others
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned to meet departmental responsibilities

Job Qualifications

Education

• Must possess a current Maintenance Industrial Electrician 309 or 442 certificate of qualification with a minimum of two years’ practical experience

Experience

• Formal manufacturing electrical experience an asset
• Advanced training/understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics of PLC’s a preferred asset
• Ability to upload, download programs and troubleshoot PLC hardware using laptop computer, an asset

Skills and Abilities

• Good hand-eye coordination and flexibility
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of organization
• Ability to multitask

Other

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Wage $42.90

Clean safe work environment, consistent work, competitive wages, company provided uniforms and allowances for PPE, shift premiums, paid time off, overtime paid after 8 hours

The Company:

Vuteq Canada is a tier 1 automotive manufacturing organization, located in Woodstock, Ontario. We are proud to supply quality products to our customers – Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada and General Motors. We are excited to announce that we recently received the GM Supplier of the year award, for the fourth time!

If you are looking to join a company with a friendly atmosphere, and a passionate team with limitless potential, Vuteq is the place for you!

Are you ready to….

Join a dynamic team building automotive parts

Start a career in automotive

Be part of something bigger

Some of the Perks from working at Vuteq:

• 4 weeks of paid time off
• Shift premium ($0.75-$1.00/hr.)
• Fully employer paid benefits after 6 months
• RRSP contributions and matching DPSP Contributions
• Profit Sharing Dental, Vision and Extended Health care
• Company and Social Events (ex. Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas Parties, Baseball Tournament, Blue Jays Game, Brewery/ Wine Tours)
• Company provided PPE, uniforms, and allowances
• Company provided tools
• Referral Incentive Program
• Participate and support Community Events (Ex. Dairy Capital Run, Men in Heels, Big Brother/ Big Sisters Bowling)
• Company Appreciation lunches
• Turkeys at Christmas
• Safety Awards
• Onsite Health and Wellness room
• Quality Catch of the week
• Overtime premium (1.5X regular wage) paid after 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week
• A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and career development

This job is for YOU, if you are:

• Safety-minded - building on our safety minded orientated environment by ensuring all safety requirements are met
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - manufacturing can be fast paced but also very rewarding
• Willingness to Learn - you will get the opportunity to learn multiple jobs and grow within the company
• Team player - you will be working in a team-based setting producing automotive parts. You will also get the opportunity to socialize with your team outside of work through various social company events
• Other requirements -
• General manufacturing/assembly responsibilities
• Available to work rotating shifts (days, afternoons and midnights)
• Available and willing to work mandatory overtime shifts; this can be before or after your regularly scheduled shift or throughout the week.
• Capability of standing for up to 8 hours/day
• Capability of using your hands and wrists in a repetitive manner
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs repetitively for up to 2 consecutive hours

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Vuteq Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Other companies may call this role: Manufacturing Team Member, General Labour, Warehouse Associate, Mechanical Assembler, Production Associate