Electrician (Kitchener)

Role: The Electrician’s role is to maintain plant electrical equipment for facilities and production. Responsibilities: - Performs a general inspection of plant electrical equipment on a daily basis by completing a general walkthrough. - Lockout any electrical equipment to satisfy all safety requirements. - Maintain building lighting and distribution systems. - Test and repair plant electrical equipment as required. - Maintain plant & production electrical systems in effective and safe manner - Log parts out of inventory and recorder as necessary. - Maintain plant PA and intercom systems. - Have good working knowledge of plant fire alarm procedures. - Make wiring changes according to code and update electrical schematic drawings as required. - Respond to work orders assigned by Maintenance Coordinator and service calls in a timely fashion in order to keep downtime to a minimum. - Performs preventative maintenance inspections as per recurring work orders. - Report and communicate any problems or changes made via the logbook, ensuring information is shared with all team members. - Report all dangerous behaviour or unsafe conditions to the appropriate supervisor - Behave in a professional manner to fellow associates and managers at all times - Participate in training as required - Is a safety advocate; lead by example by complying with all plant and Occupational Health and Safety policies. - Additional duties as assigned. Required Experience, Education, and Skills: - Valid Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification or 309D - 3-5 years previous Electrician experience, preferably in an industrial/manufacturing environment - Strong working knowledge of PLC’s variable frequency drives, and high voltage systems - Familiar with schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, power distribution. - Ability to work as a member of a team with minimal supervision - Good communication skills, both verbal and written - Experience in mechanical repairs - Troubleshooting hardware by using relevant software and drawings - Ability to work as a member of a team with minimal supervision - Good communication skills, both verbal and written Compensation - Starting wage - $46.46/hour (This includes a $2.00/hour shift premium) - Continental Shift - 12 hours, rotation 7-7 - Overtime Opportunities - Extended Health Care and Dental Benefits - Health Care Spending Account - RRSP Matching Program - Company Events Benefits: - Company events - Dental care - Employee assistance program - Extended health care - On-site parking - Paid time off - RRSP match Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Up to $46.46 per hour Additional pay: - Overtime pay Benefits: - Casual dress - Company events - Dental care - Employee assistance program - Extended health care - In office parking - Paid time off - RRSP match - Tuition reimbursement Schedule: - 12 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: - Kitchener, ON N2G 4X8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: - Electrical experience: 3 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: - Electrician Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ogg43