Service Electrician

Hamilton, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 20, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Service Electrician will travel to installation sites to install, test, and repair industrial electrical equipment and controls. They are also responsible for maintaining plant electrical systems and providing feedback to the engineering department.

Job details

Rooted in Hamilton, Ontario, AVL Manufacturing is proud to expand our North American footprint with our new U.S. facility, in Charlotte, NC —bringing world-class power packaging solutions closer to our customers. AVL remains fiercely client-focused—driven by a dedication to quality, innovation, and collaboration that ensures every custom enclosure and power solution precisely meets our customers' needs. Our team is the foundation of our success. Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project. Our in-house experts in mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering work seamlessly with our production teams to deliver precision-built solutions that exceed industry standards. Quality is more than a goal—it's our promise. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high-performance products they can trust. At AVL, we truly live our 'We Are One Team' philosophy. Through seamless collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we consistently deliver results that exceed quality expectations. Job Summary: The Service Electrician’s primary function is to travel to the installation site for enclosure installation and warranty issues. Duties will include but not be limited to: installing, test, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls based on technical drawings, schematics, government regulations, and other documented specifications in a manufacturing environment. Job Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities: 1. Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine the layout of industrial electrical equipment installations. 2. Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, network and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components. 3. Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance. 4. Maintain, repair, install, and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, electrical motors, generators, storage batteries, and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems. 5. Occasionally modify, maintain, test, and document PLC programs at a basic level. 6. Provide Engineering Department feedback on design improvements in the form of a written Engineering Change Request. 7. Perform on-site installation, servicing, and repair for commissioning or warranty work on customer-finished products. 8. Maintain and repair office and plant electrical equipment, including documentation of maintenance plan and schedule. 9. Conduct cyclical inventory counts on electrical parts. 10. Keep abreast and comply with Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) regulations and relevant codes and practices. Job Specific Requirement/Knowledge/Experience: 1. Licensed Construction & Maintenance (309A) or Industrial (442) Electrician, preferably with an interprovincial ticket or red seal 2. Minimum 5 years experience in an industrial or commercial environment. 3. PLC Programming skills (basic level) would be considered an asset. 4. Ability to travel within North America with a valid passport and driver's license. 5. Power & Energy/Oil & Gas experience in an electrical engineering environment is an advantage. 6. Sound control panel knowledge, conduit, and other cable management hardware skills. 7. Scheduling, documenting, and technical support to Engineers is an asset. AVL offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At AVL Manufacturing, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive hiring process and supporting candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during recruitment or selection, please notify our Human Resources team so we can assist you appropriately.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a 309A or 442 Electrician license and possess at least 5 years of experience in an industrial or commercial environment. A valid passport and driver's license are required for frequent travel across North America.