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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Oct 31, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Licensed Tradesperson is responsible for diagnosing, testing, and repairing material handling equipment to ensure minimal downtime. They also perform preventive and corrective maintenance on PLC-controlled systems and electrical components.
Job details
It’s not a package. It’s a promise®. As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you. Description The Licensed Tradesperson maintains, diagnoses, tests, and repairs the material handling equipment (MHE) (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes rollers, drive unit, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, etc.) to ensure equipment is operating with minimal downtime in compliance with health and safety standards.Responsibilities Research and identify solutions to hardware and software issues. · Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical components of automated conveyor systems, sortation equipment, and material-handling equipments. · Diagnose and repair electrical faults involving components such as motors, carrier cells, motor controls, sensors, photo-eyes, encoders, and safety devices. · Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, MCCs, and power distribution systems. · Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to support troubleshooting and repairs · Support MHE teams when trouble shooting · Ensure all issues are properly logged and escalated accordingly · Prepare accurate and timely reports · Document technical knowledge in form of technical bulletins and manuals · Prioritize and manage several open issues at one time · Performing Emergency repairs and electrical work · General cleanup of work areas · Assist the daily operation as needed · Support project team with commissioning and other duties as requested. Education Completion of Specialized Courses Normally Taught in Community or Recognized Specialty Colleges.For electrician roles, a Licensed Industrial Electrician Certificate (442A) is required· 442A Industrial Electrician ·Experience Licensed Industrial Electrician Certificate (442A) is required· 442A Industrial Electrician · Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an automated maintenance environment. Able to solder and repair electronics components and parts Working knowledge of PLC systems and automatic sorter equipment Working and programming knowledge of Siemens PLC systems. Siemens VFD and operations Must be capable bending, crawling and work in tight spaces Maintenance management software skills including generating and completing preventive and corrective maintenance Working knowledge of PLC systems, a must Skills Preventative MaintenanceParts KnowledgeEquipment InstallationLanguage Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs. POSTING DETAILSLocation: 563 - Ontario Hub Working Conditions: Warehouse Environment Posting Number: 69651 Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster. Personal information is used solely for recruitment and managed in accordance with privacy legislation. For AI-related inquiries only, contact TalentCOE@purolator.com. To apply, visit our Careers Page. We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive. Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at www.purolator.com.
What you’ll do
The Licensed Tradesperson is responsible for diagnosing, testing, and repairing material handling equipment to ensure minimal downtime. They also perform preventive and corrective maintenance on PLC-controlled systems and electrical components.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid 442A Industrial Electrician Certificate and possess 3-5 years of experience in an automated maintenance environment. Proficiency in Siemens PLC systems and the ability to interpret electrical schematics are required.
Benefits
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Accommodations during recruitment
Listed skills
- Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
- Electrical troubleshooting · Preferred
- Technical Reporting · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Preventive maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- PLC programming
- Siemens PLC
- VFD
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Schematic interpretation
- Soldering
- Material handling equipment
- Conveyor systems
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Industrial electrical
- Equipment installation
- Technical reporting
- Communication
- Operations
- English Language
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Corrective Maintenance
- Prioritization
- Warehousing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Research
- Commissioning
- Sensors
- Electronic Components
- Material Handling Equipment
- Maintenance Management Software
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Resume Screening
- Technical Communication
- Material Handling
- Motor Controllers
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Conveyor Systems
- Wiring Diagram
- Power Distribution
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Monitor Control Command Set
Job areas
- Trades
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Salesperson
- Electrician
- Building and Related Electricians
- Electricians
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