Maintenance Electrician

Location: Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge, ON

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Shift: Straight Midnight Shift – 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM

Pay: $42.00–$45.00/hour + shift premium

Overtime: Available as required

We are currently hiring a Maintenance Electrician for a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment in Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge.

Key Responsibilities

- Repair, troubleshoot, install, maintain, dismantle, calibrate, and overhaul industrial machinery and equipment.
- Perform electrical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Read and interpret electrical plans, blueprints, and equipment drawings.
- Use hand and power tools to complete installations, repairs, and equipment improvements.
- Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot equipment failures.
- Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Complete preventative maintenance inspections to maintain machine performance.
- Work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing workplace.

Requirements





- Valid 442A or 309 Electrician Certificate of Qualification.
- Completed apprenticeship in Canada — no test challengers.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of blueprint reading.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbal and written.
- Must own a complete set of tools/toolbox.
- Ability and willingness to work a straight midnight shift and approximately one weekend every five weeks.

Assets: Experience with overhead cranes, tow motors, aerial lifts, and industrial measuring equipment.

What’s Offered

- $42.00–$45.00/hour
- Overtime opportunities
- RRSP matching program
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Health Spending Account
- Annual safety boot and tool allowance
- Employee appreciation events
- Permanent, direct-hire opportunity

📌 Maintenance Electrician (Canada)
🏢 Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies
📍 Canada