Maintenance Technician – ElectricalLocation: Welland, ON
Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Maintenance SupervisorPay Rate: $47.20
Why You'll Love This RoleBring your electrical expertise to a fast-paced production environment, where you'll keep critical equipment running smoothly and contribute to continuous improvement projects. You'll join a collaborative team dedicated to safety, reliability, and innovation.
What You'll Do

• Install & Maintain: Lead the installation, preventative maintenance, repair and overhaul of low, medium, and high-voltage electrical systems, including motors, controls, cranes, air handling units, and process-control field devices.
• Troubleshoot & Repair: Diagnose electrical faults using specialized test equipment, create clear test reports, and rapidly restore production equipment.
• Collaborate: Partner with mechanical technicians, contractors, and production staff during scheduled shutdowns or emergency work to ensure seamless repairs.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in safety, reliability, and process-improvement initiatives; assist in developing preventive maintenance programs.
• Documentation: Accurately track and close out work orders in the CMMS and follow all lock-out/tag-out, confined-space, and other safety procedures.

What You'll Bring

• Certification: 442A or 309A Electrician licence.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of Canadian and provincial electrical codes; experience with PLCs and field devices.
• Experience: Background in material-handling controls, foundry or metals industries is a plus.
• Computer Skills: Comfortable using a CMMS to log maintenance activities.
• Mindset: Proactive problem-solver with a bias for safety and environmental responsibility.

Physical & Shift Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying atmospheric conditions.
• Comfortable climbing ladders, working at heights, and operating power tools (electric, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Flexible to rotating 8– or 12-hour shifts (days, afternoons, nights) and occasional overtime.
• Must wear required PPE at all times.

Ready to power up your career? Apply today and join a team where your skills keep operations energized and safe!
Reach out to Syndel Gerlings at [email protected] for more info
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