Are you an experienced Industrial Electrician looking for a reliable manufacturing environment where your skills are valued and there's room to grow?

Our client is a well-established facility in Kitchener and they are looking for a licensed Electrician to join their collaborative maintenance team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and keeping production running safely and efficiently.

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

- $41.50–$43.00/hour starting wage
- Wage progression to just under $47/hour
- Company-matched pension
- Health benefits from Day 1
- Discretionary annual bonus + attendance bonus
- Afternoon premium: +$0.75/hour
- Night premium: +$1.50/hour
- Tool allowance
- Safety boot & prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Ongoing training and support for additional certifications
- Strong opportunity for long-term career growth

What You'll Be Doing

- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment
- Troubleshoot electrical systems, controls, and equipment breakdowns
- Diagnose and repair electrical/electronic components and boards
- Perform minor PLC troubleshooting and program edits
- Support production during equipment repairs and minimize downtime
- Complete maintenance documentation through the CMMS system
- Ensure all work meets Ontario Electrical Safety Code requirements
- Provide guidance and support to apprentices and junior tradespeople

What We're Looking For

- Valid Ontario 442A or 309A Electrical License is required, with a minimum of 4 years' experience as a licensed Electrician OR a Certificate of Completed Apprenticeship from Skilled Trades Ontario
- Industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read electrical schematics




- Solid understanding of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code
- Comfortable troubleshooting both newer and legacy equipment
- PLC troubleshooting experience and CMM experience is an asset but training can be provided

Rotating 12-hour continental shift:

- 2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Rotation changes following the 3-day weekend
- Overtime paid after 84 hours bi-weekly

A Team That Invests in Its People

You'll be joining a supportive maintenance department where Electricians, Millwrights, supervisors, planners, and production work closely together to keep the facility operating safely and efficiently.

The company places a strong emphasis on training, continuous improvement, internal growth, and developing its skilled trades team.

If this sounds like you, and you would like to find out more information, please apply with an up to date resume, OR, email your application to [email protected]

Disclosure:

This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Harbinger Network’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Harbinger Network and/or our Clients may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace the Hiring Manager’s judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.

Pay: $41.00-$47.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Education:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

- licensed electrician: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- 309A/442A Electrician license (required)

Location:

- Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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