Journeyman Maintenance Electrician

About the role

Dura-Line, an Orbia Connectivity Solutions business, is hiring a day-shift Journeyman Maintenance Electrician in Gravenhurst. The role supports day-shift operations and rotates with other technicians for after-hours and weekend work. It reports to the Maintenance Manager and supports the Production Supervisor on shift with maintenance matters for the 24-hour, 7-day-a-week manufacturing operations. Schedule is Monday to Friday, with on-call every third week; hours are 6 am to 2 pm and 10 am to 6 pm.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain industrial electrical systems and equipment, including motors, VFDs, control circuits, sensors and motor starters
• Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, vacuum systems, water pumps and circulation systems
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, and respond to breakdowns to minimize production downtime
• Test and troubleshoot three-phase motors, contactors, overloads and motor control circuits, and PLC-controlled machinery
• Read electrical schematics, control diagrams and equipment manuals, and use multimeters, clamp meters and insulation resistance testers
• Perform electrical installations, modifications and repairs, and follow lockout/tagout and electrical safety procedures
• Inspect equipment for safety hazards, keep the work area clean and organized, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Required profile

• Journeyman Electrician certification required
• Valid Class G driver's licence
• Experience in an industrial production, manufacturing or mechanical maintenance environment is an asset
• Knowledge of OHS regulations, National Electric Codes and International Building Codes
• Willingness to learn, able to work with minimal supervision, and able to work overtime and on an on-call schedule
• Safety steel-toed shoes (CSA approved); a shoe voucher is provided on start date

Required skills

• Familiarity with electrical schematics, prints and the Electrical Code
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Lockout/tagout and arc flash awareness

What we offer

• Pay starting at $35 per hour, with possible short- and long-term incentives
• Medical, dental, vision and retirement plan, plus pension
• Paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays, vacation, parental leave and disability leave
• Education reimbursement and employee assistance program
• Referral bonus, quarterly shared success bonus, prescription safety glasses voucher and steel toe boot voucher