Licensed Industrial Electrician - Automotive Manufacturing

Licensed Industrial Electrician – Automotive Manufacturing

Location: Strasburg, Ontario

We are seeking a skilled Licensed Industrial Electrician to support electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment reliability within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have strong experience with industrial electrical systems, automated production equipment, and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical equipment and automated manufacturing systems.
• Diagnose electrical, electronic, and control-system faults to minimize production downtime.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on machinery, motors, sensors, control panels, and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, motor controls, relays, variable frequency drives, and electrical circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Support automated assembly lines, robotic equipment, conveyors, and other automotive production systems.
• Complete electrical installations and modifications in accordance with applicable codes and safety standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Document repairs, inspections, maintenance activities, and equipment issues.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario Industrial Electrician 442A licence or equivalent recognized trade certification.
• Previous industrial electrical maintenance experience, preferably within the automotive industry or a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting, electrical controls, motor controls, sensors, and automated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting three-phase electrical systems, motors, drives, and control panels.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and production efficiency.
• Ability to work required shifts and respond effectively to urgent equipment breakdowns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics, automated assembly systems, conveyors, and manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, continuous improvement, and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems and maintenance documentation.
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment.

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