Maintenance Electrician

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies; Canada; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Extended health and dental benefits

Health Spending Account

Annual safety boot and tool allowance

Employee appreciation events

Permanent, direct-hire opportunity

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies is sourcing a Maintenance Electrician for a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility in Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge, ON. The role features a straight midnight shift with a competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Responsibilities include repairing, troubleshooting, installing, maintaining, and calibrating industrial equipment; reading electrical plans; performing preventative maintenance; and supporting continuous

Qualifications

• Valid 442A or 309 Electrician Certificate of Qualification.
• Completed apprenticeship in Canada.
• 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.
• Willing to work a straight midnight shift and weekends.

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.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

English communication

Problem-solving

Education

442A or 309 Electrician Certificate of Qualification

Completed apprenticeship in Canada

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

Location: Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge, ON

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

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

Pay: $42.00–$45.00/hour + shift premium

Overtime: Available as required

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

• $42.00–$45.00/hour
• Overtime opportunities
• RRSP matching program
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Health Spending Account
• Annual safety boot and tool allowance
• Employee appreciation events
• Permanent, direct-hire opportunity