Night Shift Licensed Electrician - $44/hr, Growth

Wainbee; Mount Forest; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Stable manufacturing environment

Career growth and development

Comprehensive safety training

Job summary

Wainbee in Mount Forest, ON is seeking a skilled Licensed Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and production equipment in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safety, reading schematics, and contributing to reliable plant operations on the night shift.

The ideal candidate has strong PLC/VFD experience, ability to diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Licensed 442A Industrial Electrician with valid certification.
• Minimum 23 years of experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and automated production equipment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of Ontario Electrical Safety Code and industrial safety standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and PLC-related issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Install, test, and commission motors, drives, sensors, control panels, and electrical components.
• Troubleshoot motor controls, VFDs, relays, contactors, and electrical circuits.
• Support production by responding quickly to equipment breakdowns.
• Perform electrical inspections and ensure equipment complies with safety regulations.
• Work closely with maintenance and production teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders.
• Follow all Health & Safety policies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and electrical codes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment efficiency.
• Knowledge of press operations and manufacturing equipment is considered a strong asset.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Night shift autonomy

Education

442A Industrial Electrician

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Sensors

Automation equipment

Job description

Wainbee in Mount Forest, ON is seeking a skilled Licensed Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and production equipment in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safety, reading schematics, and contributing to reliable plant operations on the night shift.

The ideal candidate has strong PLC/VFD experience, ability to diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, and a commitment to continuous improvement.