Maintenance - Electrician

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

RRSP retirement savings plan

Extensive safety training

New hire orientation

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is seeking an experienced maintenance electrician to repair and maintain electrical equipment in our Windsor, Ontario facility. The role involves installing new equipment, programming robots, interfacing with PLCs and HMIs, and contributing to a preventative maintenance program.

The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 diploma and a 422A license in Ontario, with strong mechanical/ electrical troubleshooting skills and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must possess a 422A license in Ontario.
• Proven mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to read Electrical Schematics and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain electrical equipment in the facility.
• Install new equipment, power feeds and distribution.
• Program robots and PLCs; troubleshoot online with PLCs and HMIs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and keep the maintenance log.
• Work with maintenance team to service injection molding equipment and electrical systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Read schematics

Mechanical background

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

422A license (Ontario)

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

JOB SUMMARY:

Repair, and maintain all electrical equipment in and on the facility. Install new equipment, power feeds and distribution. Must change End of Arm tooling and programs for robots when molds are changed. Must be able to create new robot programs, to connect online with plc’s and successfully troubleshoot problems. Must be able to create plc programs and HMI programs. As well work to a preventative maintenance program. Be able to work within a team of maintenance personnel to repair, troubleshoot and maintain injection molding equipment and electrical systems including building, robotics, PLC’s and distribution equipment.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• All work must be performed in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with Company

Policy, local, provincial and/or federal rules and regulations and the Collective Agreement;

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed;
• Awareness and understanding of Environmental Policy (ISO 14001) and Quality Policy (TS 16949) guidelines and how the position’s responsibilities impacts on environment and quality;
• Shows leadership to the workforce by his/her decision‑making skills, motivational efforts, fairness and consistency so that employees are well aware of their performance and individual importance in the department;
• Ensures personnel performing work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of on‑going training, appropriate education, skills and experience;
• Performs other duties as required by Manager/Supervisor to keep pace with changes in the scope of work.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and can be directed by maintenance and operation supervisors;
• Responsible for keeping equipment safe and reporting any unsafe practices;
• Completes assigned work in a timely manner;
• Responsible for troubleshooting, assessing and rectifying breakdowns;
• Must show initiative in the constant improvement of process and safety;
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance on assigned equipment;
• Must keep work areas clean and safe;
• Must record time and specifics in the maintenance log book and start and end downtime in the production system;
• Read and Decipher blueprints pertaining to equipment and building;
• Work must be completed to the satisfaction of The Canadian Electrical Code;
• Responsible for the reporting of issues identified on equipment pertaining to but not withstanding equipment and building electrical or mechanical;
• Other duties, as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent;
• Must possess a 422A license in Ontario.

EXPERIENCE: Mechanical Background.

REQUIRED TRAINING:

• Must successfully complete lock-out and fall arrest training;
• Must be able to learn and program robots within the facility;
• Must be able to learn and troubleshoot PLC’s through ladder logic;
• Must successfully complete aerial lift training.

RECOMMENDED TRAINING: WHMIS.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES AS FOLLOWS BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Goodcommunication (Read and comprehend instructions);
• Organizational and dexterity skills;
• Ability to read Electrical Schematics;
• Proficient Mechanical Background;
• Knowledge of components and materials used in the production process.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• RRSP retirement savings plan
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer.Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.
Winner of Forbes 2024 Canada's Best Employers Award