Maintenance Electrician

* This position works a continental shift rotation*

The primary purpose of the Maintenance Electrician is to ensure the facility and machinery are efficiently maintained to optimize production. As a member of the RS team, this position will support an organizational culture that cares for others’ well‑being through best practices in health and safety, in addition to the company’s values of respect, integrity, quality, teamwork and professional growth.

• Perform building maintenance and repairs as needed and assigned
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment (motors, VFD drives, servo drives and servo motors)
• Complete scheduled Preventative Maintenance tasks
• Work with Mechanical maintenance to quickly and efficiently solve problems
• Complete all work orders and preventive maintenance as required
• Adhere to all related paperwork and database entries for efficient process flow utilizing the CMMS systems
• Adhere to all safety procedures and PPE requirements including ability to fit test and wear a half mask respirator
• Assist the Engineering Department in the research, trial & development, selection of new processes and equipment to improve the production process
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations, all company safety rules and applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Effectively communicate with production department daily for equipment condition and repair status
• Other duties as assigned

• Industrial Electrician Trade Certification
• Minimum three years’ experience in Industrial Maintenance and/or machine building
• College Diploma preferred, equivalent trade years considered
• Electrical voltages 480/3/AC, 230/3/AC, 110/1/AC, 24DC, 12/DC
• Experience and ability to use electrical troubleshooting tools
• Experience using a Digital/Analog voltmeter, IR gun, MEG Tools
• Experience in troubleshooting automated equipment
• Servo Drives and motors experience
• Basic understanding of mechanical and power transmission systems
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic experience an asset
• HVAC experience an asset
• Siemens PLC experience an asset
• Working at Heights Certificate
• Forklift/ Lift Truck Certificate
• Controls and/or automation experience an asset
• Overhead Crane Certificate an asset

• Industrial manufacturing production environment
• Hot & humid areas within the plant
• Physically demanding tasks, must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Interaction with heavy machinery, moving equipment and limited movement of chemicals within the production area