Manufacturing Electrician & Automation Technician (Onsite)

100611 FPS-Ancaster; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Ancaster, Ontario is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Technician – Electrician to maintain, repair, and start up production and test equipment. This hands-on role covers electrical and controls across automated systems to support high‑volume manufacturing and continuous improvement.

You’ll work with safety, quality, and environmental standards, collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Quality teams, and participate in implementing new equipment and process improvements on

Qualifications

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Certificate of Qualification as an Electrician (442A and/or 309A) in good standing.
• Completion of a recognized Electrician Apprenticeship.
• Experience 1 to 5 years of post-qualification industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience supporting CNC-, PLC-, robotic-, or automated assembly equipment in a high-volume production setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, refurbish, and support production equipment and facilities in accordance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Repair, assemble, debug, install, and start-up CNC, PLC, robotic, and automated assembly equipment from an electrical, controls, hydraulic, and pneumatic perspective.
• Perform detailed electrical troubleshooting on industrial equipment including PLCs, CNC controllers, robotics, automation equipment, VFDs, sensors, motor controls, and safety circuits in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to support new equipment installations, upgrades, and manufacturing projects.
• Support planned maintenance activities and emergency breakdown response to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and equipment documentation; assist in maintaining accurate electrical documentation for long-term equipment support.
• Test electrical systems and components to ensure safety, efficiency, proper grounding, and code compliance.
• Utilize safe electrical work practices and ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and company procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-equipped maintenance environment, supporting housekeeping and project organization standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability, safety, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with other maintenance personnel to ensure effective communication, coordination, and shift hand-off.
• Ensure all work complies with company Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Production Systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC systems

CNC equipment

Robotics

Automation systems

Electrical schematics

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Electrician 442A/309A

Electrician Apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc robot experience

Test equipment

Job description

Johnson Electric in Ancaster, Ontario is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Technician – Electrician to maintain, repair, and start up production and test equipment. This hands-on role covers electrical and controls across automated systems to support high‑volume manufacturing and continuous improvement.

You’ll work with safety, quality, and environmental standards, collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Quality teams, and participate in implementing new equipment and process improvements on