Maintenance Electrician

Brampton, ON

COMPANY OVERVIEW

For nearly 70 years, we have established a reputation as an industry leader of complex, thin-walled, tight tolerance, high visual aluminum extrusion products. With operations in Brampton ON and Florence AL, we deliver on providing excellent Customer service by producing quality extrusions with short lead times that give our Customers the advantage and the agility to succeed. From tight tolerances to tight timelines, innovative designs to inspired solutions, we make it possible.

This role directly reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and responsible to the Maintenance Manager.  Functionally responsible for maintaining all manufacturing equipment and electrical components. As a member of the Maintenance team, openly shares knowledge and information including training of team members. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for all Electrical, Instrumentation Controls and plant equipment maintenance to ensure minimal downtime.
• Respond to break-downs immediately and /or provide communication for repairs
• Openly share knowledge and train team mates on equipment functionality and history, procedures, and drawing mark ups.
• Coach Operating personnel on equipment capability, limitations and preventative measures to improve equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot and optimize various drives and instrumentation devices such as encoders, transducers and thermocouples within a PLC control circuit.
• Size and run conduit and connect wires to various electrical equipment and plant components such as electrical disconnects, transformers, breakers and a variety of electrical controls.
• Follow and take initiative as directed in PM program including improving the program itself.
• Contribute ideas and input to support continuous improvement within our facility.
• Repair mechanical issues independently when needed.
• Monitor equipment performance, document and evaluate potential problems for root cause solutions and improvements.
• Comply with all ISO and quality related policies, procedures and system requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a valid 442a or 309 electricians license
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a Licensed Electrician
• Training or experience in troubleshooting related industrial maintenance machine’s
• Experience trouble shooting and working with Allen Bradley PLC’s
• Ability to read and work with electrical and mechanical drawings
• Demonstrated comfort working with the Electrical Safety Code
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls and PLC’s
• Experience with welding and fabrication is considered a strong asset

BENEFITS

We offer a full and competitive benefits package including:

• Competitive Wages 
• Profit sharing
• Health care spending account
• Education assistance program
• Health and dental
• Life AD&D
• Long-term disability
• Critical illness insurance
• Gym memberships
• Wellness programs
• Monthly social committee activities