Build a career with us.
Our founder, Soichiro Honda, understood the importance of people working as a team. At the center of the Honda philosophy is “Respect for the Individual”—a fundamental belief that each associate can explore and create his or her own dreams. The atmosphere that encourages associate involvement underlies our commitment to build the highest quality and most popular automobiles, engines, motorcycles and power products.

Bringing together a team of associates with varied experiences and ideas defines our team's success. HCM hires qualified people who understand the importance of working as a team.

Payrate: $50.45 per hour plus shift premiums and Bonuses

Why choose HCM?

• Competitive salary and wage progression
• Hondaflex program allows you to custom build a benefit program that meets your family’s needs
• Competitive Defined Contribution Pension with contribution matching by HCM
• Honda parts and product discounts
• Two paid weeks during plant shutdown, generally falling around Canada Day celebrations and during the holiday season between Christmas and New Year’s
• Training on equipment and technologies
• $5200 for tuition reimbursement for career development and personal interest courses
• Tools and equipment provided
• Full-service cafeteria
• Full uniform and all PPE, including new safety shoes every 6 months
• Free membership to our onsite fitness center
• Relocation allowance for eligible candidates
• Annual holiday party and Christmas party for our kids
• Annual associate BBQ

What you’ll do as an Electrician at HCM:

Work with a world class automotive industry team to ensure smooth and seamless functioning of the equipment in your department using your electrical, communication and continuous improvement skills. Working with a team or independently your role will be to keep our lines running by performing PM activity or production call support.

• Work in a fast-paced team-orientated flexible manufacturing environment
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment under standardized procedures
• Work order generation, investigation and countermeasure activity
• Downtime call support; fast equipment recovery and decision making
• Communication including daily shift meetings, feedback for planners and team leaders, activity assignment and coordination.
• Preparation, scheduling and coordination of non -production activity
• Parts sourcing including quote initiation, vendor negotiation, and part verification
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment
• New equipment specification review and support including commissioning checks, and risk assessments
• Incident report creation including deep problem solving / root cause investigation
• Ad hoc continuous improvement projects
• Data entry in using Maximo

What we need from you:

• Industrial Electrician (442A) or Construction and Maintenance Electrician(309A) Trade License with related Post-Secondary diploma or equivalent work-related experience or Electrical, Electronics, Robotics, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technologist Diploma or similar Technologist Diploma
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience as a Licensed Electrician
• Ability to work a three-shift rotation
• Strong computer skills that include Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willing and able to work plant shutdowns, weekends and holidays – These are crucial times to our hands on the equipment
• Willing and able to work overtime, sometimes on short notice – Manufacturing is ever-changing, and flexibility is key

It would be a whole lot cooler if you had:

• Robot programming experience (Fanuc)
• Motion control knowledge, including Servo and Variable Frequency Drives
• Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics and ladder diagrams
• Strong PLC system knowledge and ladder logic programming experience (Mitsubishi)
• Effectively utilize measurement equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures (Scope, DMM, etc)
• Experience with Maximo System for logging maintenance activity and ordering parts
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors and transfer equipment
• Project management experience (Ability to manage contractors and construction projects)
• Equipment integration experience that includes installation, setup, troubleshooting and commissioning

Additional Information:

Equipment Services (Ticketed): $50.45 per hour plus bonuses and overtime

Equipment Services Technologist (Non-Ticketed): $50.45 per hour plus bonuses and overtime

Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) provides a competitive salary structure and starting wage based on previous, related experience. Additionally, HCM offers a Team Achievement Bonus paid semiannually, an industry-leading Defined Contribution (DC) pension that includes company contributions and company matching, as well as a comprehensive benefit plan that provides choice and flexibility with the cost subsidized by company contributions. HCM also provides shift premiums of 5% for the afternoon shift and 10% for the overnight shift.

Associates are encouraged to take advantage of the Honda Purchase Programs for vehicles, parts, motorcycles and power equipment; full service cafeteria, or bring your own meals and use microwaves and refrigerators available; full access to our on-site recreation center, including basketball courts, fitness and yoga classes, baseball diamond, Olympic-sized hockey rink and 800 person in-house hockey league; exclusive Honda events: summer and holiday parties, community events, community volunteering with rewards, and much more. HCM associates are provided with uniforms and personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, glasses, hats, and hearing protection.

HCM is proud to provide extensive classroom and on-the-job training opportunities, as well as provides tuition reimbursement program to help you build your capabilities and grow your career.

AODA: Honda is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request. The accommodation provided will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50.45 per hour

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Alliston, ON L9R 1V4: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• electrical: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• 442A, 309A or technologist diploma (preferred)

Work Location: In person