Industrial Electrician - Day Shift

We are hiring an Industrial Electrician 442a or 309a for a top tier packaging manufacturer specializing in automated bag-making, and high-speed production lines.

This position is ideal for an electrician experienced with industrial automation, PLC-driven systems, safety circuits, sensors, web-handling equipment, and high-speed machinery. You’ll work closely with the maintenance manager, operators, and engineering team to ensure equipment runs safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Location - Markham, Ontario

Shift - Straight DAY Shift

Pay Rate - $40-45 / hr

Advantages

Excellent work life balance - straight day shift

Stable, growing manufacturing environment

Competitve salary + benefits

Long-term career development in maintenance

Strong leadership and supportive team culture

Competitive pay and full benefits package

Responsibilities

Perform troubleshooting and repairs on electrical, automation, and control systems across multiple production lines.

Respond quickly to electrical breakdowns and production issues to reduce downtime.

Diagnose and repair issues involving motors, drives, PLC (Allen Brad / Siemens) I / O, sensors, relays, power distribution, HMIs, and safety devices.

Install, maintain, and upgrade electrical wiring, control panels, conduit, and industrial power systems.

Assist in root-cause analysis for continuous improvement and reliability projects.

Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC documentation, and control drawings.

Support new equipment installation, commissioning, and modifications.

Perform preventive maintenance and ensure compliance with ESA and internal safety standards.

Complete service reports, work orders, and documentation through CMMS.

Collaborate with Millwrights and operators to troubleshoot electromechanical issues on high-speed equipment.

Qualifications

Valid 442A Industrial Electrician or 309A Construction & Maintenance Electrician license with industrial / manufacturing experience

3+ years electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing, packaging, plastics, printing, or other automated industrial environments

Strong troubleshooting skills with PLC-controlled systems and automation

Experience with sensors, relays, drives, motors, and low-voltage control systems

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation

Strong understanding of ESA, OHSA, and industrial safety standards

Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently on day shift

Summary

We appreciate all applicants however only those qualified will be contacted for this role.

Please apply directly on this job posting or email camille.deleon@randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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