Job Title: Industrial Electrician

Job Description

This Industrial Electrician role focuses on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems that support coffee roasting, packaging, and distribution machinery in a manufacturing workplace. You will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment by working on electrical controls, wiring, and related mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

- Install new electrical equipment, wiring, conduit, and connection boxes in accordance with applicable standards and best practices.
- Set up and calibrate electrical control systems that support production equipment, including coffee roasting, packaging, and distribution machinery.
- Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems and components to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment with voltage ratings up to 600 volts, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Replace lighting ballasts, sensors, switches, and other electrical components to maintain secure and efficient operation of the facility.
- Work with conveyor systems, packaging machines, pumps, compressors, and related industrial equipment to ensure continuous production.
- Collaborate with maintenance team members, including millwrights and sanitation workers, to coordinate repairs and maintenance activities.
- Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation when installing or repairing electrical and control systems.
- Support installation and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems as they relate to electrical and control functions.
- Document work performed,



including maintenance activities, repairs, and modifications to electrical systems.

Essential Skills

- Minimum 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing setting.
- Hands‑on troubleshooting experience with industrial electrical systems and equipment.
- Proficiency in installing electrical wiring, conduit, and connection boxes.
- Ability to work with industrial electrical systems up to 600 volts safely and effectively.
- Experience working with conveyor systems, packaging machines, pumps, and compressors.
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical controls and production control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
- Experience with hydraulics and mechanical systems in an industrial setting.
- Experience with pneumatics as they relate to industrial equipment.
- Experience working in a food and beverage manufacturing company.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience performing preventive maintenance programs in an industrial facility.
- Familiarity with lighting systems, including replacement of ballasts, sensors, and switches.
- Comfort working as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team that includes millwrights, electricians, and sanitation staff.




- Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues.
- Effective communication skills to coordinate work with other departments and team members.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable manufacturing organization that offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance coverage, dental and vision plans, life insurance options, and employer contributions to retirement accounts. The workplace emphasizes long‑term employee well‑being, with structured benefits designed to support you and your family. You will be part of a skilled maintenance team where you can develop your expertise and contribute to reliable, efficient production operations.

Work Environment

The facility operates within a food and beverage manufacturing setting that supports coffee roasting, packaging, and distribution operations. Across three locations, there are approximately 200 to 300 employees, with more than 100 employees at the primary site. The maintenance team consists of around 16 people, including millwrights, electricians, and sanitation workers, fostering a collaborative and team‑oriented environment. You will report into a maintenance leadership structure and work closely with other trades to keep equipment running safely and efficiently. The role involves working around industrial machinery such as conveyor systems, packaging equipment, pumps, and compressors in a production environment where safety, cleanliness, and adherence to food manufacturing standards are critical.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Etobicoke, ON.

Pay and

📌 Electrician (Canada)
🏢 Aerotek
📍 Canada