Maintenance Electrician

Job summary

Repair, troubleshoot, install, maintain, dismantle, calibrate, and overhaul industrial machinery, while performing electrical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Interpret electrical plans and equipment drawings, investigate failures, complete inspections, and support equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

Job details

Maintenance Electrician Location: Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge, ON Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Shift: Straight Midnight Shift – 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM Pay: $42.00–$45.00/hour + shift premium Overtime: Available as required We are currently hiring a Maintenance Electrician for a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment in Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge. Key Responsibilities Repair, troubleshoot, install, maintain, dismantle, calibrate, and overhaul industrial machinery and equipment. Perform electrical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Read and interpret electrical plans, blueprints, and equipment drawings. Use hand and power tools to complete installations, repairs, and equipment improvements. Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot equipment failures. Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives. Complete preventative maintenance inspections to maintain machine performance. Work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Requirements Valid 442A or 309 Electrician Certificate of Qualification. Completed apprenticeship in Canada — no test challengers. Minimum 1 year of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of blueprint reading. Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbal and written. Must own a complete set of tools/toolbox. Ability and willingness to work a straight midnight shift and approximately one weekend every five weeks. Assets: Experience with overhead cranes, tow motors, aerial lifts, and industrial measuring equipment. What’s Offered $42.00–$45.00/hour Overtime opportunities RRSP matching program Extended health and dental benefits Health Spending Account Annual safety boot and tool allowance Employee appreciation events Permanent, direct-hire opportunity If you are a licensed 442A or 309 Electrician looking for a stable permanent opportunity on the midnight shift, we would like to hear from you Email your resume at raksha@canadianexecutivesearch.com

What you’ll do

Repair, troubleshoot, install, maintain, dismantle, calibrate, and overhaul industrial machinery, while performing electrical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Interpret electrical plans and equipment drawings, investigate failures, complete inspections, and support equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Requires a valid 442A or 309 Electrician Certificate of Qualification, an apprenticeship completed in Canada, and at least one year of experience in high-volume manufacturing. Candidates must have strong electrical troubleshooting and blueprint-reading skills, communicate clearly in English, own a complete set of tools, and be willing to work straight midnight shifts and approximately one weekend every five weeks.

Benefits

• Overtime Opportunities
• RRSP Matching Program
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Health Spending Account
• Annual Safety Boot and Tool Allowance
• Employee Appreciation Events

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Preventative Maintenance
• Industrial Machinery Repair
• Equipment Installation
• Equipment Calibration
• Equipment Overhaul
• Blueprint Reading
• Root Cause Analysis
• Problem-Solving
• Use of Hand and Power Tools
• Equipment Reliability
• Continuous Improvement
• Preventative Maintenance Inspections
• Overhead Crane Operation
• Tow Motor Operation
• Aerial Lift Operation

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Security & Safety

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