Maintenance Electrician (Journeyperson)

Job summary

The Maintenance Electrician will diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical issues on manufacturing equipment while performing preventive maintenance. They are also responsible for documenting work orders, mentoring team members, and ensuring all safety protocols are strictly followed.

Job details

We're looking for a Journeyperson Maintenance Electrician who knows how to track down a fault fast, fix it right the first time, and keep our materials processing equipment running safely. At Southland Trailers, we're not looking for someone who just swaps parts until a machine starts again. We want a tradesperson who finds the root cause, takes ownership of the equipment, and looks for better ways to keep it running. What You'll Be Doing Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and fix electrical, controls, hydraulic and mechanical problems on press brakes, sheet and tube lasers, plasma tables and plant equipment. Preventive Maintenance: Complete PM, lubrication and inspection routes that catch problems before they become breakdowns. Root Cause & Reliability: Find out why equipment failed, fix it for good, and recommend improvements that cut downtime. Plant Air & Utilities: Service rotary screw compressors, dryers and air systems, and track down air leaks. Fabrication & Installs: Weld, fabricate and machine replacement parts, and install, relocate and level new equipment. Safety & Records: Follow lockout, hot work and guarding procedures every time, and log all work orders and parts in our maintenance system. Mentoring: Share your knowledge with apprentices, operators and the rest of the maintenance team. What Makes You a Great Fit You hold a valid Alberta Journeyperson Electrician certificate. Red Seal is an asset. You have industrial maintenance experience, ideally on materials processing equipment in a manufacturing plant. You're strong at troubleshooting motors, drives, PLC I/O and safety circuits, and comfortable with hydraulics and pneumatics. You can read electrical, hydraulic and mechanical schematics, and you have welding, fabrication and basic machining skills. You work well on your own, prioritize breakdowns under pressure, and communicate clearly with production. You're comfortable in a plant environment, with overtime, call-ins and weekend shutdowns when needed. You never cut corners on safety, even when the line is waiting. Why Southland? We're a growing, family-owned Canadian manufacturer with ambitious goals and a commitment to our people. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, RRSP matching, professional development, in-house cafeterias, and a workplace where your contributions make a difference. We'll also train you on forklift, aerial lift and crane. Think you've got what it takes? We care about what you've accomplished, not just the tickets you hold. If you're someone who takes ownership, fixes problems for good, and keeps production moving, we'd love to hear from you. Our hiring process includes a short video interview, a hands-on troubleshooting test, and reference calls with your past supervisors. Apply today and help us empower people to do it better! We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. By applying, you consent to Southland Trailers contacting you via the phone number and email address provided. Southland Trailers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

What you’ll do

The Maintenance Electrician will diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical issues on manufacturing equipment while performing preventive maintenance. They are also responsible for documenting work orders, mentoring team members, and ensuring all safety protocols are strictly followed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Alberta Journeyperson Electrician certificate and possess industrial maintenance experience. Proficiency in reading schematics and troubleshooting motors, drives, and PLCs is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• RRSP matching
• Professional development
• In-house cafeterias

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Troubleshooting
• Electrical maintenance
• PLC I/O
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Preventive maintenance
• Welding
• Fabrication
• Machining
• Schematic reading
• Motor repair
• Drive maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Lockout procedures
• Mentoring
• Mentorship
• Communication
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Preventive Maintenance
• Guarding
• Brakes
• Industrial Repair And Maintenance
• Forklift Truck
• Lubrication
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Aerial Lifts
• Materials Processing

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Maintenance Journeyman Electrician
• Electrician
• Building and Related Electricians
• Electricians

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