Electrician apprentice Jobs in Aurora, ON

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician
Job Description

This role is for an experienced Industrial or Manufacturing Maintenance Electrician who specializes in automation, robotics, and CNC machinery. You will troubleshoot, repair, and improve complex electrical and control systems, with a focus on Fanuc robotics and CNC machines, while leading continuous improvement and new control system application projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and control issues on CNC machines, robotics, and automation equipment.
• Perform ongoing maintenance and modifications on Fanuc robotics and CNC machinery to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
• Continuously improve hardware and robot program applications for CNC, PLC, PC, motion control, and automation vision systems.
• Develop, implement, and manage new control system application projects from concept through to completion.
• Provide asset operations support on special projects, including troubleshooting, problem solving, and programming.
• Use programming devices to troubleshoot and modify PLC, CNC, and robot programs as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to support maintenance and repair activities.
• Build and modify control panels and perform basic and advanced wiring work in accordance with electrical codes.
• Work with a wide variety of sensors, vision systems, and measuring systems to maintain and optimize equipment performance.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of electric circuitry, including relays, PC, CNC and PLC logic, drives, panel mates, press and weld controls.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and actively contribute to a safe work environment.
• Work with minimal supervision while prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced production setting.
• Support production by responding promptly to breakdowns and minimizing equipment downtime.
• Adapt to new systems and technologies introduced within the department and across the company.
• Work overtime, weekends, holidays, and during plant shutdowns as required, and provide flexibility to cover all three shifts when needed.

Essential Skills

• Valid 442A (preferred) or 309A Electrician’s license with strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes.
• Minimum 8–10 years of related automation and robotics experience in programming.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting CNC machines in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electric circuitry, including relays, PC, CNC and PLC logic, drives, panel mates, press and weld controls.
• Hands-on experience with Fanuc robotics and Fanuc iRVision.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting skills with systems such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Omron, and Delta controls.
• Ability to use programming devices to troubleshoot and modify automation, PLC, CNC, and robot programs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in basic wiring and control panel building in an industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of the English language for documentation, communication, and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make sound decisions under time pressure.
• Flexibility to work afternoons and to cover other shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and plant shutdowns as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum two-year degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent accredited program.
• Experience with AutoCAD for reviewing and updating electrical and control system drawings.
• Experience with automation and robotics in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to a wide variety of sensor methodologies and measuring systems, including LVDT and other vision and measurement technologies.
• Experience with automation vision systems and integration with robotics and CNC equipment.
• Openness to learning and working with new systems and technologies introduced within the department and company.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills in complex automation environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with maintenance, engineering, and production teams.
• Comfort working in tight spaces and loud industrial environments.
• Note: Background focused exclusively on sustainable energy systems or only conveyor experience is not well aligned with this role’s requirements.

Why Work Here?

You will join a highly technical environment where your expertise in automation, robotics, and CNC systems is recognized and valued. The role offers the stability of a long-term contract with the possibility of movement to other facilities, providing opportunities to broaden your experience and grow your career. You will work with advanced technologies and diverse control platforms, gaining exposure to complex projects and continuous improvement initiatives. The organization emphasizes safety, professional development, and flexibility, creating an environment where skilled trades professionals can thrive and make a visible impact on operations.

Work Environment

This position primarily operates on the afternoon shift from 3:00 . to 11:00 ., Monday to Friday, with the expectation of overtime as needed. You must be able to work weekends, holidays, and during plant shutdowns when required, and be flexible to cover all three shifts if necessary. The work takes place in a tight, loud, and very fast-paced manufacturing environment with high-speed automated equipment, CNC machines, and industrial robots. You will work with a range of technologies, including Fanuc robotics, CNC machinery, PLC systems (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Omron, Delta), vision systems, AutoCAD, and various sensor and measuring devices. The role requires adherence to strict safety practices, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and comfort working in an industrial setting with noise, confined areas, and production-driven priorities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Aurora, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $48.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek:

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.