Maintenance Electrician - Weekend day shift ($46/hour and $5,000 sign on bonus)

Baxter International; New Tecumseth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company located in Ontario seeks a dedicated Electrician for a weekend day shift. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, performing maintenance, and collaborating with mechanics on repairs. Candidates should have a valid Electrician license and experience in fast-paced environments. The starting wage is $44.00/hour plus a $2.00/hour shift premium, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus offered.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience, including apprenticeship hours.
• Valid Industrial Electrician license (442A).
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Collaborate with Industrial Mechanics on repairs.
• Strictly adhere to preventative maintenance schedules.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Electrical maintenance

Collaboration

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Grade 12 Equivalency

Valid Industrial Electrician license (442A)

Post-secondary Degree in Engineering or Science (preferred)

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Electrician Position

Are you an exceptionally skilled Electrician looking for a new challenge? Baxter Healthcare Corporation is seeking a dedicated Electrician for our 12‑Hours Weekend Day Shift (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6:30-18:30). This outstanding opportunity allows you to work in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment where your expertise will be highly valued. You will have the chance to work on world‑class equipment and systems, ensuring their flawless operation and contributing to our mission of delivering outstanding healthcare solutions.

Starting wage is $44.00/hour plus $2.00/hour shift premium. $5,000 sign on bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical breakdowns with precision.
• Take breakdown calls as primary or backup status as assigned to ensure seamless operations.
• Craft and sketch electrical services for machinery to support continuous improvement.
• Perform electrical maintenance on Radio Frequency generators.
• Collaborate with Industrial Mechanics on machinery repairs and maintenance.
• Apply your PLC knowledge to perform troubleshooting.
• Install new electrical services with or without electrical drawings.
• Mark wiring changes on drawings to maintain accurate documentation.
• Strictly adhere to preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment.

Education Level

Required:

• 3 plus years’ experience (inclusive of apprenticeship hours)
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Ontario Grade 12 Equivalency program
• Must hold a valid provincial certification as an Industrial Electrician license (442A)
• Must have PLC knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated use of advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to determine the root cause of complex machine failures.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proof of apprenticeship

Preferred Qualifications

• Post‑secondary Degree in Engineering or Science
• Previous Manufacturing experience in a GMP environment.
• Experience in the food or manufacturing industry.
• Previous experience with Radio Frequency Heat Sealing welding process.
• Practical experience using Lean tools (6S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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