Industrial Electrician

Cambridge, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 11, 2026
1 position

$45 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Location requirements: Country, Canada

Job summary

The Industrial Electrician will troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical and control equipment within the manufacturing plant. They are responsible for performing preventative maintenance and utilizing computerized work order systems to document tasks.

Job details

Industrial Electrician Department: Maintenance Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cambridge Reporting To: Maintenance Supervisor Compensation: CA$44.65 / hour Description - Must be able to work weekly rotating shifts of 3 x 12 hour shifts (Nights, 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 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. Core 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 of working at CGT 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

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid 442A Industrial Electrician or 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician license. Strong experience in industrial electrical systems, PLC troubleshooting, and the ability to work rotating shifts are required.