Position Description

Title: Electrician

Department: Operations

Immediate Supervisor: Maintenance supervisor

Status: Hourly Union

Position Purpose: The ElectricalTechnician is responsible for assisting and supporting Electrical, Mechanical and Maintenance activities as they relate to the production and operation process. The Electromechanical Technician uses out-of-the box thinking to come up with creative ideas and plans to improve safety, quality, and productivity

Principle Accountabilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair high speed machinery and manufacturing equipment
• Perform unplanned/reactive electrical, mechanical repairs.
• Electrical / mechanical and root cause analysis, fault finding and diagnosis, as well as recovery and resolution.
• Analysis of component failures and single point of failure prevention and recurrences using system information.
• Collaborate with other technicians on mechanical and electrical problems.
• Inspect, repair, and replace electrical/mechanical wear and spare parts inclusive of all set-ups and calibrations
• Perform building maintenance and maintain a clean and safe work area and environment
• Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and component.
• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment including replacing motors, relays, and switches on varied machinery up to and including three phases.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by management.
• Perform preventative maintenance following schedules and procedures as required

Essential Skills and Experience

• Must have their Industrial Electrical/Millwright license
• 2-3-year degree/ diploma in Electromechanical Engineering technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 4-5 years' experience in an industrial automation environment and/or manufacturing with both mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting and repair. (Motors, gearboxes, chains, bearings, shafts, sprockets, gears, belts)
• Read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills combined with excellent time management and well organized.
• Can work independently or as a team.
• Excellent computer literacy including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Electrically and mechanically maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment
• Highly motivated, proactive, and willingness to take on new challenges and tasks.
• Comfortable working in fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Must be meticulous and able to work independently and safely.
• Proficiency is using hand and power tools, rigging equipment.

Intertape Polymer has a competitive compensation and benefits package and is committed to providing a safe work environment.

Intertape Polymer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all candidates for applying, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Intertape Polymer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.