Maintenance Electrician

Location: London, Ontario
Compensation: $45–$47 per hour, plus applicable shift premiums
Schedule: Rotating three-shift schedule
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled, safety-focused Maintenance Electrician to support the reliable operation of industrial machinery, production equipment, and facility electrical systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting electrical issues, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, minimizing equipment downtime, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Equipment Reliability: Inspect, maintain, and service electrical systems, production machinery, control panels, motors, sensors, and related components to ensure protected and reliable operation.
- Fault Diagnosis and Repair: Diagnose electrical malfunctions, identify root causes, and complete repairs to restore equipment functionality and minimize production interruptions.
- Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine inspections, scheduled servicing, and planned maintenance activities to improve equipment performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Electrical Installation and Modifications: Install, replace, and modify electrical components and wiring in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and applicable electrical standards.
- Controls and Automation: Assist with troubleshooting industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), instrumentation, and automated production equipment.
- Workplace Safety: Follow established electrical safety procedures, verify energy isolation, and comply with applicable lockout/tagout requirements.
- Machine Safety: Inspect electrical enclosures, protective guards, interlocks, and safety devices, and address or report deficiencies in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintenance Documentation: Accurately document completed work, equipment faults, repairs,



and follow-up requirements in the plant's maintenance management system.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production personnel, maintenance technicians, and other skilled trades to resolve equipment issues and improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Technical Support and Development: Share electrical expertise and provide practical guidance to apprentices and other maintenance team members as required.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, maintenance practices, workplace safety, and overall production performance.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Electrical Certification: Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Electrician (442A) or Construction and Maintenance Electrician (309A).
- Technical Education: Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship, college electrical program, or equivalent technical training.
- Industrial Maintenance Experience: Experience maintaining electrical systems and troubleshooting equipment in an industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred.
- Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation, and use appropriate diagnostic tools to identify and resolve faults.
- Safety Knowledge: Working knowledge of electrical safety practices, energy isolation procedures, and applicable workplace health and safety requirements.
- Tools and Equipment: Ability to provide and maintain the standard personal hand tools required for the position.
- Communication and Teamwork: Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside production and maintenance personnel.
- Shift Availability: Willingness and ability to work a rotating three-shift schedule in a full-time, permanent position.

Please apply with your updated resume

Pay: $45.00-$47.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Licence/Certification:

- Electrician License (required)

Work Location: In person

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