Licensed Electrician (442A) - Rotating Continental Shift

jfeshojipowercanada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Health and dental benefits

Production bonus

Matched pension plan

Job summary

JFE Shoji Power Canada, located in Burlington, Ontario, is seeking a full-time Electrician to install, maintain and repair electrical systems across our steel manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and proactive maintenance to ensure reliable plant performance.

The ideal candidate holds a 442A license with apprenticeship credentials and has 3+ years in an industrial setting, ideally in steel or heavy manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Valid Industrial Electrician License (442A)
• Certificate of Apprenticeship and Certificate of Qualification from Skilled Trades Ontario
• Crane, forklift, aerial lift (EWP), confined space entry, high-voltage and PLC/automation training are assets
• 3+ years of industrial electrician experience, preferably in steel or heavy manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment and wiring.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical control systems and related devices.
• Examine and repair high-voltage equipment to support continuous plant operation.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and keep accurate records.
• Mentor other electricians and apprentices to support team performance.

Skills

Industrial electrician

Maintenance

Team leadership

Education

Industrial Electrician License (442A)

Certificate of Apprenticeship & Qualification (Ontario)

Tools

Crane certification

Forklift certification

Aerial lift (EWP)

Confined space entry

High-voltage training

PLC/automation training

Job description

Join Our Team: Electrician!

JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.

Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.

What Sets Us Apart?

At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company—we are a community that embraces safety. We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe. By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture. Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen.

How you’ll make an impact

This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment to support safe and efficient plant operations. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Hourly rate

$43.53 per hour, plus shift premium

Please note this role is a continental rotating shift (12 hour shifts rotating between days and nights).

Key Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment, wiring, and related components.
• Install, dismantle, examine, repair, recondition, and reinstall electrical systems such as motors, transformers, switchgear, communication systems, instrumentation, motor-generator sets, inverters, and electrical furnace systems.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems and related devices.
• Examine and repair high-voltage electrical equipment as required to support continuous plant operation.
• Perform scheduled testing routines and preventative maintenance (PM) on required equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance programs and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Make minor adjustments and lubricate tools and equipment as needed to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain an organized inventory of electrical supplies and equipment; request replenishment when necessary.
• Work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, shop orders, and verbal instructions.
• Assist in planning proposed electrical work and scheduled shutdowns in coordination with supervision.
• Report abnormal conditions, equipment issues, or repair needs to the supervisor and/or team lead promptly.
• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Perform 5S-related tasks to support workplace organization and efficiency.
• Lead by example and act as a supportive leader to the maintenance supervisor when required.
• Assist and mentor other electricians and apprentices to support skill development and team performance.
• Collaborate with maintenance team, operation and engineering teams to resolve issues efficiently and minimized production downtime
• Adhere strictly to all company and regulatory safety policies, including process interruptions, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Valid Industrial Electrician License (442A)
• Certificate of Apprenticeship and Certificate of Qualification from Skilled Trades Ontario
• Operate and hold valid certifications for crane, forklift, aerial lift (EWP), confined space entry, high-voltage training, PLC/automation training, and working at heights training are an asset
• 3+ years of industrial electrician experience, preferably in a steel or heavy manufacturing environment

As a fulltime permanent employee, you would receive:

• Shift Premium
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Production Bonus plan
• Retirement savings program with company matched pension plan

Please note: JFE Shoji Power does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.