Industrial Electrician (Red Seal)

Kenora Timberstrand Plant | Kenora, Ontario | Permanent Full-Time

$50.20/hour starting wage | $3,000 hiring bonus | Relocation assistance available

Why Join Weyerhaeuser?

Weyerhaeuser's Kenora Timberstrand Plant is seeking a permanent full time Industrial Electrician to join our highly automated manufacturing operation in Kenora, Ontario. The plant manufactures TimberStrand engineered wood products in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

This opportunity is well suited to a certified electrician who enjoys technical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, industrial automation, and working in a complex manufacturing environment. The role offers competitive compensation, flexible benefits, training and support, and the opportunity to build a career in one of Northwestern Ontario's most scenic communities.

What We Offer

- Competitive starting wage of $50.20/hour.
- Competitive total compensation and flexible benefits package.
- $3,000 hiring bonus for eligible candidates.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
- Training and support for the successful applicant.
- Stable permanent full-time employment with Weyerhaeuser.

About the Facility The Kenora Timberstrand Plant is highly automated and includes multiple PLC, Motion Control, SCADA, and HMI systems, along with medium and low-voltage power distribution and motor control systems.
- Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC systems.
- Motion control systems.
- SCADA and HMI technologies, including GE iFIX HMIs.
- Medium and low-voltage electrical distribution.
- Motor control centres and VFD drives.
- Industrial communication networks including EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, and Common Industrial Protocol.

About the Role

Reporting to the Electrical and Instrument Supervisor, the Industrial Electrician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, inspecting,



and supporting electrical and electromechanical systems throughout the plant.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain and troubleshoot electrical power distribution systems, motor control centres, VFD drives, and motor control systems.
- Maintain and troubleshoot integrated electromechanical systems, including pneumatic and complex hydraulic systems.
- Troubleshoot, program, and maintain Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC controllers and related industrial networks.
- Work with industrial technologies including EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, GE iFIX HMIs, and Common Industrial Protocol.
- Utilize SAP CMMS to manage work orders, preventative maintenance activities, and task plans.
- Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Complete electrical work related to new construction, maintenance projects, and plant improvements.

Required Qualifications

- Provincial or Interprovincial Red Seal certification as an Electrician.
- Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Willingness to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule that includes both days and nights.

Preferred Qualifications

- Three to five years of experience in an industrial environment.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting and programming.
- Experience with SCADA, HMI, VFD, motor control, industrial networking, and automated manufacturing systems.
- Experience using a computerized maintenance management system, such as SAP CMMS.

Why Kenora?

Located on beautiful Lake of the Woods,



Kenora offers excellent year-round outdoor recreation and access to one of Ontario's most scenic wilderness regions. With boating, fishing, trails, lake life, and a strong community feel, Kenora offers the opportunity to build both a career and a lifestyle.

Apply Today

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a highly automated manufacturing environment where your technical skills will make a direct impact, we encourage you to apply.

Posting will remain open until filled.

About Wood Products

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser uses automated software systems, including artificial intelligence, to assist with the screening, assessment, and/or selection of applicants.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

📌 Industrial Electrician (Kenora)
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