Electrician/Plc Technician – Afternoon Shift

• Comply with Electrical Safety Authority.
• Repair critical electrical equipment, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and complete projects such as mechanical and electrical hardware and software upgrades.
• Comply with all legislated and company health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and programs, including lock-out/tag-out.
• All other duties assigned.
• Detect and troubleshoot issues related to facilities maintenance, as required.
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery including conveyors and cranes.
• Responsible for making PLC program changes, installations or updates to maintain proper operations.
• Detect, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in all types of equipment including hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical functions.
• Read and interpret drawings for conveyors, machines and buildings.
• Practice good housekeeping and time management in the performance of daily duties.
• Repair or replace control devices such as switches, proximity sensors, push buttons, contactors, motor starts, thermocouples, etc. as needed.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, and in a team structure as project requires.

Company Description

Canam Group specializes in designing and fabricating metal components for the North American construction industry. The Company is active in the sectors of buildings and infrastructure. Canam Group operates 12 plants in Canada and the United States, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India and the Philippines, and has over 3,500 employees.

We Offer

• Pay range $35.96 - $40.00 (based on experience) + shift premium of $1.25/hr
• Scheduled hourly pay rate increase July 1 per collective agreement
• Initial training and onboarding conducted on the day shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm)
• Afternoon shift: 4:00 pm to 12:30 am
• Supplied tools
• Company-paid benefits, with some starting upon hire
• Company-contributed pension plan
• A Canadian company in business for over 60 years!
• Fitness membership reimbursement, annual safety boot allowance, supplied uniforms and PPE
• Telemedicine with Maple
• Vacation and other bonuses negotiated through the Collective Agreement with LIUNA Local 183
• Signing/retention bonuses up to $5,000, payable on the completion of retention targets

Qualifications

• Skill in interpreting blueprints and technical drawings, especially electrical drawing.
• Willingness to work on non-electrical diagnoses, repairs and installations in support of other members of the maintenance and production teams when required.
• Previous crane, conveyor, pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance experience is a definite asset.
• Certification as an Industrial Electrician (442A) or as a Construction Electrician (309A) and strong background in PLC maintenance.
• Dual ticket Industrial Electrician/Industrial Millwright would be an asset.
• Must have a minimum of 2-3 years related electrical maintenance experience in an industrial environment.

Additional Information

Physical Demands: The nature of this position also requires the employee to perform a wide range of physical activities, ranging from pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying heavy objects (50-70lbs), to sitting, climbing, crouching, kneeling, bending and handling with repetitive hand and finger movements. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment: The employee constantly works near moving electrical components and mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to welding fumes and airborne particles. The employee may also be at risk of experiencing flash burns, skin burns, electrical shocks and high noise levels. Personal Protective Equipment must always be worn (including, but not limited to: CSA approved safety boots, safety eyewear, earplugs).

Canam Group Inc. appreciates your interest in this position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Canam Group Inc. is committed to providing employment accommodation. If you require accommodation to apply, or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) needed.

Job location

1739 Drew Road, Mississauga, L5S 1J5, ON, Canada