Industrial Electrician

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

HOURLY : PROGRESSIVE RATES

$38.42 - $45.20

VACANCY STATUS:

Immediate, Open Position

SHIFT : WEEKEND

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform maintenance functions required in the plant, warehouse or its offices in order to keep the plant operating to full capacity

• Troubleshoot/diagnose malfunctions and repair equipment and services in the plant

• Conduct routine maintenance of the equipment and services as instructed by the Manager

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime, and communicate machine status and estimated repair times to Production and the Maintenance Team Lead

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, including 600V three-phase power distribution, transformers, motor control centres (MCCs), disconnects, panels and plant lighting

• Diagnose and repair electrical and control faults on injection moulding machines (IMMs), robots, conveyors and auxiliary equipment, including motors, starters, contactors, relays, sensors and control circuits

• Troubleshoot, modify and back up PLC programs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMIs and industrial networks (e.g., EtherNet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNet) in accordance with plant change-management procedures

• Install, configure, troubleshoot and replace variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo drives, servo motors and encoders

• Maintain and verify machine safety systems, including light curtains, area scanners, safety relays, door interlocks, guarding switches and emergency stops; confirm correct operation before returning equipment to production

• Maintain electrical components of process equipment, including hot runner and temperature controllers, thermocouples, heater bands, dryers, chillers, granulators and mould-change equipment

• Support the electrical maintenance and troubleshooting of automated material handling systems, including AMRs, ASRS, overhead conveyance and battery charging stations

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic and equipment manuals; update drawings and documentation after modifications

• Perform preventive and predictive electrical maintenance, such as infrared thermography, insulation resistance (megger) testing, panel inspections, connection torque checks and power quality checks

• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safe work practices in accordance with CSA Z462, the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including arc flash PPE and test-before-touch verification

• Install, wire and commission new equipment and modifications, including conduit, cable tray, wiring and terminations, to plant and code standards

• Perform root cause analysis on repeat electrical failures, record work orders and repairs in the CMMS, and recommend improvements to increase equipment reliability

• Submit list of parts required in order to carry out a job well in advance

• Maintain a daily log of time spent on each job

• Assist other maintenance staff in carrying out maintenance work as instructed by the Manager

• Order maintenance supplies necessary to maintain adequate inventory

• Adhere to the responsibilities and duties for Gas Shut Off as set forth under Section 4.0 of the Emergency Response Team requirements located on the Health and Safety web site, and as outlined by the department manager

• Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations, promoting safety in the workplace

• Comply with the requirements of CTPAT/PIP

• Conduct business in an ethical manner in compliance with the Magna Code of Conduct

• Report all accidents/incidents and unsafe conditions/behavior

• Adhere to applicable quality systems and IATF-16949 standards

• Adhere to and promote the Employee Charter and work within the rules, regulations and guidelines of the Plastcoat Employee Handbook

• Participate in and support Continuous Improvement initiatives

• Maintain work area in accordance with the principles of 5S and operate daily within these standards

• Ensure work area is kept neat and organized

• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Certificate of qualification as a Industrial Electrician

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years experience in Injection Moulding

SKILLS:

• Proven excellent troubleshooting abilities

• Able to operate with minimum supervision

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Computer literate in word & spreadsheet programs

• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Well-developed organizational and time management skills

• Strong working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems and industrial networks

• Proficient with electrical test equipment, including multimeters, clamp meters, megohmmeters, thermal cameras and laptop programming software

• Knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, CSA Z462 and lockout/tagout requirements

• Experience with robotics (e.g., FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa) and automated material handling systems is an asset

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.