Maintenance Electrician

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

RRSP matching program

Extended health and dental benefits

Health Spending Account

Annual safety boot and tool allowance

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies is hiring a Maintenance Electrician for a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment in Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge. The role operates a straight midnight shift (10:30 PM–6:30 AM) with pay of $45.00/hour plus shift premium.

Key duties include repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial machinery, reading electrical plans, and participating in continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid 442A or 309 Electrician Certificate of Qualification.
• Canadian apprenticeship completed with no test challengers.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot, install, maintain, dismantle, calibrate, and overhaul industrial machinery and equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Read and interpret electrical plans, blueprints, and drawings.
• Use hand and power tools to complete installations, repairs, and equipment improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections to maintain machine performance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

English communication

Education

Electrician Certification (442A or 309)

Apprenticeship completed in Canada

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Shift: Straight Midnight Shift – 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM

Pay: $45.00/hour + shift premium

We are currently hiring a Maintenance Electrician for a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment in Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot, install, maintain, dismantle, calibrate, and overhaul industrial machinery and equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Read and interpret electrical plans, blueprints, and equipment drawings.
• Use hand and power tools to complete installations, repairs, and equipment improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections to maintain machine performance.
• Work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Valid 442A or 309 Electrician Certificate of Qualification.
• Completed apprenticeship in Canada — no test challengers.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbal and written.
• Must own a complete set of tools/toolbox.
• Ability and willingness to work a straight midnight shift and approximately one weekend every five weeks.

Assets: Experience with overhead cranes, tow motors, aerial lifts, and industrial measuring equipment.

What’s Offered

• $45.00/hr
• Overtime opportunities
• RRSP matching program
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Health Spending Account
• Annual safety boot and tool allowance
• Employee appreciation events