Electrician
Capital Staffing Solutions
Stratford, ON, Canada
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Taking action to change your future is easy to change with Capital Staffing Solutions! If you have the skills and desire to work, we have the right job for you. We are looking for diligent and dedicated individuals who are ready to start building the perfect career for them.

This client is one of the world’s oldest leading manufacturers of commercial and residential water heaters. The company has five manufacturing facilities in the USA, but its impact stretches worldwide. The company continues to improve in producing high-quality appliance that is technologically advanced and environmentally friendly.

 

What's in it for you?

  • $31.79-$32.50 /HR
  • Unionized 
  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Dental care (after one year of service)
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Vision care
  • Safety Shoe Allowance, Tool Allowance, Clothing allowance, prescription safety glasses upon completion of probation

 

Work Hours:

  • Monday to Thursday
  • Night Shift - 10 HRS
  • Overtime - Every week

 

Location: Stratford, ON

 

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and building components on industrial equipment plant-wide.
  • Read and troubleshoot PLC programming.
  • Determines the need for, analyzes, and makes necessary running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls.
  • Analyzes circuits, wiring diagrams, and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service, or replace electronic devices and systems.
  • Receives wiring diagrams, specifications, and instructions from supervisor covering emergency and scheduled repairs, installation, and electrical inspection work to be performed.
  • Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, regional codes, properties of materials, and principles of operation of electrical equipment.
  • Starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OHSA requirements.
  • Assists with the maintenance of facility Lock Out/ Tag out procedures
  • Services electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar electronic devices.
  • Installs, repairs, and maintains communication cables and power distribution cables
  • Advises and cautions operators and mechanics about potential electrical problems and inherent dangers involved.
  • Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment noted and corrective action is taken.
  • Perform tasks on all equipment and repair equipment breakdowns in a timely manner.
  • Perform preventative, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on industrial equipment.
  • Plans details of working procedure by determining replacement needs or new material required and develops a logical approach to correct the problem.
  • Continued training/education on the latest technology developments if required/as assigned.
  • Work in a team-oriented atmosphere with continuous improvement goals of achieving and maintaining a world-class production facility.
  • The position will require weekend and/or holiday work as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 

Requirements:

  • 3 years experience as an Electrician
  • Degree/ applicable certification preferred or a combination of experience
  • Vocational school or technical college training in electronics.
  • Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines, and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
  • Working at Heights experience is an asset.
  • Knowledge of machine functions, equipment safety hazards, power source, stored energy, pinch points, etc.
  • Previous experience working with electrical safety principles and Lock Out/ Tag Out procedures
  • Preference is given to experience in, pneumatics, welding equipment, mechanical, electrical, and building maintenance tasks and the ability to troubleshoot and repair as needed
  • Must also have a working knowledge of PLC’s and other electrical controls and the ability to troubleshoot and repair as needed.
  • Experience working with ERP systems (i.e., SAP) would be an asset
  • Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office software products
  • High degree of attention and care is required to prevent injury to others when responsible for the flow of electrical power.
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