Posted 8 months ago
Electrician
AI Summary
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and PLC controls in a paperboard manufacturing facility, ensuring equipment uptime and safety compliance.
About this role
Overview
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, PaperWorks Industries is a leading, integrated North American full-service provider of recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications.
Our purpose is clear. To deliver innovative, value-added packaging solutions to the world while making it a better place for all.
At PaperWorks, we are committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards. Product certifications include the Forest Stewardship Council and 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance.
Summary
PaperWorks is currently seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to work on a full-time, permanent basis out of our facility at 120 Trillium Drive in Kitchener, Ontario.
We offer a competitive compensation package which includes health & dental benefits and disability benefits, as well as a group pension program. Starting hourly pay rate of $40.25-$43.19, plus shift premiums and a discretionary bonus program.
This job posting has one available position. No Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used at any stage of our recruitment process.
Responsibilities
- Work as a member of the Maintenance team to complete scheduled PM’s in a timely manner, and make recommendations for continuous improvement of our PM program and the equipment
- Respond to breakdowns with a sense of urgency.
- Troubleshoot controls and electrical equipment, and make the necessary adjustments to bring equipment up to running status.
- Create/develop and program PLC's (software) as required.
- Complete detailed work logs for all repairs, to help our predictive maintenance process.
- Understand and apply the Electrical Safety Code at all times
- Provide guidance and training to apprentices and junior tradespersons
- Other duties as required.
- Will be working a rotating, 12 hour continental shift schedule (2 weeks days, 2 weeks nights)
Qualifications
- Licensed 442A or 309A Electrician with strong working knowledge of the Electrical Safety Code
- Strong working experience with PLC programming.
- Capable to inspect, test, and repair electronic boards.
Skills
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