Maintenance Electrician

Dana Incorporated; Chatham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a licensed electrician responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment. The role requires troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance checks, and complying with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in machinery repair and a strong work ethic, with the opportunity for growth within a technical team.

Qualifications

• Completion of an apprenticeship program or licensed electrician is required.
• Experience in machinery assembly, disassembly, and repair.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnoses problems and repairs machinery.
• Maintains clean and orderly work areas.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading blueprints

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Completion of apprenticeship program

Licensed journeyman

Job description

Job Duties And Responsibilities

General Description:

• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of equipment.
• Performs simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and facilities.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detects faulty operations, defective material and reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas.
• Completes all necessary reports and records related to the department as required.
• Keeps current with ongoing changes and new technology and adapt accordingly.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and maintains various electrical components, and equipment in accordance with pertinent codes, the preventative maintenance program and departmental procedures.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance checks of all electrical alarms.
• Troubleshoots, installs, and repairs plumbing fixtures, piping, and related equipment.
• Performs mechanical and preventative maintenance work on equipment as per preventative maintenance manual, e.g., circulating pumps, air handling systems, etc
• Prepares purchase orders for the purpose of securing needed supplies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.
  
  

Requirements:

• Completion of apprenticeship program or ticketed Electrician.
• Licensed journeyman
• Experience in moving, assembling, disassembling, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of machinery and equipment.
• Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities and malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Demonstrated aptitude in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Accurate and highly analytical.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.