Description & Requirements:
The client is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Smurfit Westrock Ajax packaging facility, where this position is based, is one of the largest employers in Ajax and Durham Region. We provide innovative packaging solutions to the beverage market and serve name brand customers such as Coca Cola, Pepsi, Anheuser Bush, Labatts and Molson to name a few.

Career Opportunity:
The Ajax facility is currently recruiting for an Industrial Electrician to join our maintenance team.

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package, including pension, and the ability to grow, develop and advance, as part of the Smurfit Westrock team. Numerous opportunities are available to participate on projects, safety and performance excellence teams.

Must be able to work all 12 hour rotating shifts:

* Days: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

* Nights: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

* Shifts rotate every two weeks and include working weekends

Job Duties:

Successful completion of a certificate of Qualification / Apprenticeship for Industrial / Construction Electrician or other related equivalent

Minimum 3 years experience working in a manufacturing environment

Full understanding of CSA and ESA standards and compliance

Assess problems and make changes to existing electrical systems in order to improve performance





Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions in a fast paced, high pressure environment

Repair or replace defective machinery parts

Experience with general building and systems upkeep

Siemens PLC / Drive familiarity and servo systems

Good communication skills, both verbally and written

Read and understand blue prints, specifications, and manufacturers manuals

PC knowledge and proficiency with various PLC applications, Microsoft, Cad, CMMS

Robot (ABB) familiarity an asset

Must be able to work independently and be self-directed in a demanding, rapid-paced production environment, adjusting to changing priorities & roles as required

Ability balancing a variable workload

Flexibility to work weekends to meet business needs.

Daily use of electrical and mechanical skills to support 24hr / day production equipment

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Must be able to maintain exceptional attendance.

What you need to work:

High school diploma

Industrial Journeyman Electrician License 442A

Analytical and troubleshooting skills - PLC’s / relevant software knowledge

AC/DC drives, servo’s

Positive, can-do attitude/Initiative

Physically fit

Able to work 12 hour continental shifts

Why work with Smurfit Westrock:

Comprehensive benefit and pension plan:
An Employer that cares about health and safety

Smurfit Westrock training opportunities

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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