Our client, a leading automotive and advanced manufacturing organization , is seeking an experienced Controls Specialist / Industrial Electrician to join their maintenance and automation team in Otterville, Ontario .
This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed electrician with robust industrial automation and controls experience who enjoys troubleshooting, improving automated equipment, and supporting high-throughput manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on automated production equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems .
Program, troubleshoot, and improve PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and process automation systems .
Read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics and technical drawings.
Support new equipment installations, engineering projects, and controls programming.
Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve equipment efficiency, and increase production capacity.
Provide technical guidance and support to Electrical and Automation teams.
Maintain technical documentation, equipment reports, drawings, and operating procedures.




Apply continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles to improve processes and reduce costs.
Mentor and provide technical support to junior team members.
Qualifications
442A or 309A Electrician Licence – required
Post-secondary education in Engineering, Instrumentation, Process Control, Electronics, or a related discipline
Minimum 3 years of relevant industrial process automation experience
Hands‑on experience with PLC programming, HMIs, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment
Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Ability to read and modify electrical and mechanical schematics
Experience preparing technical documentation and equipment reports
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
Ability/certification to operate an aerial lift
Preferred: 10+ years of industrial process automation experience and a related post‑secondary degree or diploma.

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📌 Industrial Electrician (Ontario)
🏢 Forge Consulting Group
📍 Ontario