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- Employment type
- Temporary
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Jul 27, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The electrician serves as the primary technical point of contact for plant breakdowns, diagnosing issues and performing repairs to maintain production lines. They also collaborate with operations on maintenance projects and ensure all preventive maintenance tasks are completed and documented.
Job details
Overview Quaker Peterborough is looking for an experienced Electrician! $49.41/hour What you can expect from us: Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development Responsibilities As the customer service/ technical point of contact – you are the first responder to assist with expertise in support of all area breakdowns to all plant as needed or required. Expected to quickly respond and diagnose problems in order to determine best method of repair based on safety and production requirements by assessing failures and implementing alternative solutions to keep production/packaging lines running Work collaboratively with all operations during Autonomous Maintenance sessions and Breakdown Maintenance and when addressing reoccurring problems and other department maintenance requirements. Ensure Preventive Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance Inspection are completed and provide detailed follow-ups of future work needed. Ensure all work orders are properly closed out in timely manor Work with Maintenance Coordinator, other Department SME’s, trades and operations to drive process improvement projects Work collaboratively with other trades and Department SME’s on projects, rebuilds, Autonomous Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance Breakdown Maintenance and other jobs as required. Other duties as assigned by the manager Qualifications 309A OR 442A PLC experience is an Asset VFD and Servo Control is an Asset Ability to install, repair, service, test and troubleshoot equipment Excellent communication, interpersonal and diagnostic skills Working knowledge of the equipment needed for the job Ability to work independently without much supervision Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job which include bending, lifting heavy equipment and working in tight spaces Ability to effectively manage time The successful candidate must be available for 5x8 or 7x24 rotation
What you’ll do
The electrician serves as the primary technical point of contact for plant breakdowns, diagnosing issues and performing repairs to maintain production lines. They also collaborate with operations on maintenance projects and ensure all preventive maintenance tasks are completed and documented.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a 309A or 442A trade certification and possess the ability to troubleshoot and service industrial equipment. The role requires physical stamina for lifting and working in tight spaces, along with availability for rotating shift schedules.
Benefits
• Competitive compensation • Comprehensive benefits
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- PLC
- VFD
- Servo control
- Equipment repair
- Diagnostic skills
- Time management
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Safety compliance
- Technical support
- Customer Service
- Packaging And Labeling
- Preventive Maintenance
- Operations
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Time Management
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Process Improvement
- Diagnostic Skills
Job areas
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Electrician
- Building and Related Electricians
- Electricians
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