Maintenance Electrician (Journeyperson)

Southland Trailers; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Benefits package

Professional development

In-house cafeterias

Training: forklift, aerial lift, crane

Job summary

Southland Trailers is seeking a Journeyperson Maintenance Electrician in Alberta to diagnose faults quickly, fix them right the first time, and keep our materials processing equipment running safely.

You will troubleshoot motors, drives, PLC I/O and safety circuits, read electrical schematics, and perform welding, fabrication and basic machining as part of a hands-on maintenance team in a busy manufacturing environment. Overtime and weekend shutdowns are available as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires Alberta Journeyperson Electrician certificate; Red Seal is an asset.
• Industrial maintenance experience preferred, ideally on materials processing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting of motors, drives, PLC I/O and safety circuits; hydraulics and pneumatics familiarity.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic and mechanical schematics; welding, fabrication and basic machining skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot & repair electrical, controls, hydraulic and mechanical problems on press brakes, lasers, plasma tables and plant equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication and inspection routes to catch issues early.
• Investigate root causes, fix problems, and suggest improvements to reduce downtime.
• Service plant air systems, rotary screw compressors and air leaks.
• Fabricate and install replacement parts; assist with equipment relocation and leveling.
• Follow lockout, hot work and guarding procedures; document work orders and parts in maintenance system.
• Mentor apprentices and operators on maintenance best practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting motors

Drives

PLC I/O

Safety circuits

Electrical schematics

Welding

Fabrication

Machining

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Education

Alberta Journeyperson Electrician certificate

Job description

We're looking for a Journeyperson Maintenance Electrician who knows how to track down a fault fast, fix it right the first time, and keep our materials processing equipment running safely.

At Southland Trailers, we're not looking for someone who just swaps parts until a machine starts again. We want a tradesperson who finds the root cause, takes ownership of the equipment, and looks for better ways to keep it running.

What You'll Be Doing

• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and fix electrical, controls, hydraulic and mechanical problems on press brakes, sheet and tube lasers, plasma tables and plant equipment.
• Preventive Maintenance: Complete PM, lubrication and inspection routes that catch problems before they become breakdowns.
• Root Cause & Reliability: Find out why equipment failed, fix it for good, and recommend improvements that cut downtime.
• Plant Air & Utilities: Service rotary screw compressors, dryers and air systems, and track down air leaks.
• Fabrication & Installs: Weld, fabricate and machine replacement parts, and install, relocate and level new equipment.
• Safety & Records: Follow lockout, hot work and guarding procedures every time, and log all work orders and parts in our maintenance system.
• Mentoring: Share your knowledge with apprentices, operators and the rest of the maintenance team.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You hold a valid Alberta Journeyperson Electrician certificate. Red Seal is an asset.
• You have industrial maintenance experience, ideally on materials processing equipment in a manufacturing plant.
• You're strong at troubleshooting motors, drives, PLC I/O and safety circuits, and comfortable with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• You can read electrical, hydraulic and mechanical schematics, and you have welding, fabrication and basic machining skills.
• You work well on your own, prioritize breakdowns under pressure, and communicate clearly with production.
• You're comfortable in a plant environment, with overtime, call-ins and weekend shutdowns when needed.
• You never cut corners on safety, even when the line is waiting.

Why Southland?

We're a growing, family-owned Canadian manufacturer with ambitious goals and a commitment to our people. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, RRSP matching, professional development, in-house cafeterias, and a workplace where your contributions make a difference. We'll also train you on forklift, aerial lift and crane.