Job Description

ELECTRICIAN / CONTROLS / MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager the

ELECTRICIAN / CONTROLS

/

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

is a hybrid role -combining electrical, controls and industrial maintenance responsibilities. Within a team of Maintenance Technicians this role is the main resource from an electrical and controls perspective for the troubleshooting and problem solving of automated equipment. However, this role is also responsible for some traditional industrial maintenance functions as needed. This includes the maintenance, repair and installation of production equipment as well as improving the reliability, output, quality and safety.

Responsibilities

Electrical: Provide electrical support in the troubleshooting and maintenance of production equipment. The focus is mostly on electrical and electronic systems of the machine itself, and less on electrical supply.

Controls /Automation: Troubleshoot automated equipment by connecting to controllers, viewing programs, understanding control logic, and problem solving to determine and fix the causes of stoppages and poor performance.

Mechanical: Maintain and service all production machinery including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and automated systems.

Install and commission new equipment.

Complete, document and support preventative maintenance activities.

Assist in the design and building of prototype equipment required for new products under development. Other duties as assigned.

Qualities

Ability to test, troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues with various controllers, motor drives, sensors and actuators.

Ability to develop a deep understanding of a machine's operation including understanding, over time, the control logic of existing automated equipment designed and programmed by others.

Sense of urgency in dealing with machinery breakdowns.

Desire to make things run better, not just to keep things running.

Positive, constructive attitude and an ability to develop strong relationships with Supervisors, co-workers and plant employees.
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, work with others and meet goals.

Knowledge of industrial safety requirements and workplace practices. Ability to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area.

Qualifications

Required: Licensed Electrician (309A or 442A). Minimum of 5 years of experience in the maintenance of automated production equipment in an industrial environment. Solid knowledge and background of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and automation control systems. Nice-to-have's: college diploma as a Controls Automation Technologist. Industrial Millwright license (433A). Experience with web processes. Experience in designing automatically controlled production equipment.

Normal shift hours

Monday - Friday, start time 8:00am - 4:30 pm. Normal paid time is 40 hours per week.
Occasionally additional work hours are needed in the event of a machine breakdown or a tight deadline.

Founded in 1998, WP Innova Inc. is a proudly owned and operated Canadian company with roots and expertise that dates back more than 35 years in the conversion and manufacturing of industrial and food packaging - film and foil. Our company exports its products throughout Canada, United States, and Europe through a wide range of qualified distributors. Our mission is to build and nurture an organization that is passionate about our products and we offer the widest range and availability of product format, formulations, and expertise in our field. Our commitment is to develop innovative customer-driven superior packaging solutions that deliver measurable customer benefits through a focus on speciality film applications, research and development, and superior customer service.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Life insurance Paid time off
Experience:

controls /automation: 3 years (required) maintaining automated production equipment: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Electrician License (442A /309A) (required)
Work Location: In person