Job Description

Our client, a leader in metal coating industry is looking for a talented electrician to join their team.

Main responsibilities

Hold a valid 442a or 309 electricians license
Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a Licensed Electrician
High energy level, good creativity, self-confidence, time management and must be a team player
Training or experience in troubleshooting related industrial maintenance machine's

Technical Skills/Competence

Experience trouble shooting and working with Allen Bradley PLC's
Ability to read and work with electrical and mechanical drawings
Demonstrated comfort working with the Electrical Safety Code
Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls and PLC's
Experience with welding and fabrication is considered a strong asset

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Electrician are detailed below, but not limited to the following:
Accountable for all Electrical, Instrumentation Controls and plant equipment maintenance to ensure minimal downtime.
Work with minimal supervision in a safe manner maintaining a clean and orderly shop.
Respond to break-downs immediately and /or provide communication for repairs
Openly share knowledge and train team mates on equipment functionality and history, procedures, and drawing mark ups.
Coach Operating personnel on equipment capability, limitations and preventative measures to improve equipment reliability.
Troubleshoot and optimize various drives and instrumentation devices such as encoders, transducers and thermocouples within a PLC control circuit.
Size and run conduit and connect wires to various electrical equipment and plant components such as electrical disconnects, transformers, breakers and a variety of electrical controls.
Follow and take initiative as directed in PM program including improving the program itself.
Contribute ideas and input to support continuous improvement within our facility.
Be willing and able to repair mechanical issues independently when needed.

Rotating Shifts every week:

Day: 8am-4pm

Afternoon: 4pm-12am

Night: 12-8am

This position includes benefits, profit sharing and pension

This company has a union.

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