Are you ready to join a manufacturing team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work directly impacts production performance every day?

A well-established manufacturer in Kitchener is currently hiring licensed Industrial Electricians to support a fast-paced operation focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. This is a permanent opportunity offering competitive wages, strong benefits, career development, and a collaborative maintenance culture.

If you thrive in troubleshooting environments, enjoy hands‑on electrical work, and want to be part of a team that takes pride in keeping operations running efficiently, this could be the right fit.

Responsibilities

- Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment
- Respond to equipment breakdowns with urgency to minimize downtime
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems and controls
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings
- Inspect, test, and repair electrical and electronic components and boards
- Perform minor PLC troubleshooting and program edits as required
- Ensure compliance with Ontario Electrical Safety Code standards
- Complete detailed maintenance documentation within the CMMS system
- Support apprentices and junior tradespersons with training and guidance
- Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams during equipment repairs and PM activities

Compensation & Benefits

- Starting wage: $41.50–$43.00/hour
- Progression opportunities leading up to just shy of $47/hour
- Shift premiums:
- Afternoons: $0.75/hour
- Nights: $1.50/hour

- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Attendance bonus program
- Health benefits available to you from day 1
- Company‑matched pension!
- Tool allowance and safety boot reimbursement
- Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Ongoing training and support for additional certifications





Schedule

- Rotating 12‑hour continental shifts
- 2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Shift rotation changes after the 3‑day weekend
- Overtime paid after 84 hours bi‑weekly

Qualifications

- Valid Ontario 442A or 309A Electrical License is a MUST along with a minimum of 4 years experience working as a licensed Electrician, OR you can provide a certificate of Completed Apprenticeship from Skilled Trades Ontario
- Strong understanding of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Industrial manufacturing maintenance experience
- Experience troubleshooting production equipment in a fast‑paced environment
- Comfortable working with older equipment and legacy systems
- Familiarity with CMMS systems is considered an asset
- PLC troubleshooting or minor editing experience is preferred, but training can be provided
- Experience in food, packaging, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments is considered an asset
- Must not be colour blind (testing required during hiring process)
- Must provide own basic hand tools

Equipment & Environment

- A variety of presses
- Packaging lines, conveyors
- Preventive maintenance‑focused operation with strong team collaboration

Team & Culture

The maintenance team operates in a highly collaborative environment with strong support from supervisors, team leads, planners, and fellow tradespeople. The company promotes internal growth, additional certifications, and continuous learning.

Employee engagement initiatives include:

- Quarterly town halls
- Company BBQs and social events
- Holiday parties
- Sports outings
- Lunch‑and‑learns
- Employee social committee activities

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrician looking to join a stable manufacturing setting with strong compensation, supportive leadership, and long‑term career growth.

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📌 Industrial Electrician (Kitchener)
🏢 Harbinger Network
📍 Kitchener