Industrial Electrician
CambridgeOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains electrical and control equipment in a manufacturing plant, including PLC systems, motor drives and hazardous location wiring.
About this role
- Must be able to work weekly rotating shifts (Midnights, Afternoons and Days) as well as overtime.
- Generous Company matching Pension Plan
- Above average health, vision & dental benefits
- Life & Disability insurance
- Collaborative & team-based work environment
- Overtime available
- Tuition reimbursement & tool replacement program
- Work clothing & PPE provided
· Valid 442A Industrial Electrician , or a 309A Electrician (Construction and Maintenance) with Industrial experience
· Strong service and troubleshooting experience in electrical systems and related preventative maintenance
· Ability to upload, download and input parameters into control devices such as PLC, HMI, temperature controllers, meters etc.
· Ability to upload, download and input parameters into control devices such as PLC, HMI, temperature controllers, meters etc.
· Ability to read and interpret electrical code, drawings, manuals and schematics.
· Ability to build electrical panels from drawings
· Rebuild AC and DC drives to component replacement level
· Rebuild AC and DC motors including bearing changes.
· Experience with Hazardous Location (explosion proof) wiring an asset
· Excellent communications skills
· Experience with process plant control systems including weighing, batching and mixing
· Experience with web fed processes including printing, laminating, winding, and conveyors.
· Basic computer skills and experience using work order systems
· Must demonstrate and be committed to safe work practices
· Operate forklifts, scissor and boom lifts and other mobile equipment
· Work closely with our electrical engineering department to complete installations and changes to equipment
· Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Additional information
- Shift premium
- Vacation pay
- Safety and technical training provided
This is a full-time role, based on a 40-hour work week. Additional hours may be required from time to time to accommodate business activities.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ education and experience best meets the needs of the position.
Only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job applicants requiring disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to communicate any accommodation requirements. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
Key Responsibilities
· Proficiently and safely troubleshoot, repair, install, inspect and adjust all types of electrical and control equipment in the manufacturing plant
· Troubleshoot industrial process electrical equipment including motor control, PLC and relay control systems, building, lighting and power distribution
· Understand and troubleshoot AC & DC variable speed motor control drive systems. Specifically Variable Frequency Drives
· Proficient in troubleshooting PLC controlled equipment using computer and test equipment
· Perform preventative maintenance tasks such as thermal imaging, panel cooling system maintenance, weekly, monthly and annual inspections
· Utilize computerized work order system to report on completion of assigned tasks and recommend further actions.
· Read and interpret schematics, PLC program logic, equipment manuals, drawings and work instructions.
· Assist other trades to the best ability when necessary
· Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
Long-standing employer in Cambridge with 150+ years of history
Learning environment with many long service employees
Opportunities for advancement
Community partner
Employee events
Health, Dental benefits
Life, AD&D Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Pension Plan
Coverall program
Safety Boot reimbursement program
Safety Prescription Eyewear program
Learning environment with many long service employees
Opportunities for advancement
Community partner
Employee events
Health, Dental benefits
Life, AD&D Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Pension Plan
Coverall program
Safety Boot reimbursement program
Safety Prescription Eyewear program
Skills
309A Electrician442A Industrial ElectricianAC And DC Motor RebuildBoom Lift OperationElectrical Panel BuildingForklift OperationHazardous Location WiringHMI ProgrammingPLC TroubleshootingPreventative MaintenanceScissor Lift OperationThermal ImagingVariable Frequency Drives
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