Industrial Electrician
CA$44.29/hr+ $0.80/hour night premium + 1.5× weekend premium + 1.5× overtime premium
Mid
Guelph, ON, Canada
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
- Hold a valid Ontario 309A or 442A Certificate of Qualification.
- Have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Have knowledge of industrial electrical systems, electrical controls, motors, variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, sensors and automation equipment.
- Be able to participate in and successfully complete a workplace skills assessment.
- Be able to work a rotating 3-on/3-off, 12-hour day/night schedule, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
- Currently have the legal right to work and live in Canada.
Responsibilities
- Follow a safety-first approach and required safe work practices, including lock-tag-try, electrical isolation, testing for absence of voltage, and applicable permits and procedures.
- Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical controls, wiring, motors, drives, sensors, lighting systems and related plant equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints and equipment documentation.
- Troubleshoot programmable-logic-controller-controlled equipment, variable frequency drives, automation systems and instrumentation to identify root causes and restore reliable operation.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, identify developing concerns, and resolve issues before they affect safety, quality or production.
- Support electrical installations, upgrades and equipment commissioning, including preliminary planning, sketches, material requirements and practical estimates.
- Apply the Canadian Electrical Code and accepted industrial electrical practices to maintenance and installation work.
- Communicate equipment condition, completed work, outstanding risks and required follow-up across shifts.
- Maintain accurate work records and contribute to continuous improvement in safety, quality, reliability and productivity.
- Continue developing technical knowledge and remain current with industrial electrical and automation practices.
- Perform other duties assigned by Maintenance Leaders and Shift Supervisors.
Desired Qualifications
- Three or more years of manufacturing or industrial electrical maintenance experience is preferred.
About the company
Original Composites and Fibers (OCF) makes glass fiber reinforcements for composites, including rovings, chopped strands, and fabrics, used in pultrusion, filament winding, and sheet molding compound. Its Advantex glass fiber is a corrosion-resistant E-CR line for stronger, lighter parts. It operates globally with 18 facilities in 12 countries and now runs as a standalone Praana Group platform after its Owens Corning sale. Its goal is to supply engineered glass fiber reinforcements that enable durable, lightweight composite parts across transportation, wind energy, marine, infrastructure, industrial, and consumer applications while expanding leadership in the market.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
1938
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Praana completed the acquisition on May 1, 2026, giving OCF fresh ownership and strategic focus.
- The combined platform adds about 400,000 tons of capacity and expands manufacturing across Asia.
- Wind energy and composites demand stays strong, with glass fiber still dominating wind-turbine materials in 2026.
What critics are saying
- April 2026 deal value fell from $755 million to $645 million, signaling pricing pressure.
- 3B declared force majeure in Birkeland after a March 2026 plant fire, exposing supply fragility.
- Integrating 4,200 OCF workers and 1,300 3B workers by early 2027 risks execution failure and customer churn.
What makes Original Composites and Fibers unique
- Praana combines OCF and 3B across 18 plants in 12 countries, creating unmatched global glass-fiber reach.
- OCF inherits Owens Corning’s Advantex E-CR glass, prized for corrosion resistance in harsh applications.
- The business spans transportation, wind, marine, infrastructure, and industrial end markets, reducing single-industry dependence.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours