Staff Plus is recruiting an Industrial Electrician for a well-established manufacturing company in Aylmer, ON. Permanent, full-time opportunities are available on both the day and afternoon shifts, offering $43.45/hour, comprehensive benefits, RRSP, profit sharing, and the opportunity to work with advanced automation, PLCs, robotics, and manufacturing equipment.
Location: Aylmer, ON
Pay Rate: $43.45 per hour + $0.95/hour afternoon shift premium
Shifts Available:
Day shift: 7am to 4:00pm (Monday to Thursday) & 7:00am to 3:30pm (Friday)
Afternoon shift: 4:00pm to 3:00am (Monday to Thursday)
What You'll Do:
As part of the maintenance team, you will troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and improve electrical systems and automated manufacturing equipment throughout the facility.
- Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, test, commission, and service industrial electrical systems, controls, PLCs, and manufacturing equipment.
- Install, wire, commission, and troubleshoot new and existing production equipment.
- Troubleshoot and program PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and motion control systems.
- Work with PLC platforms including Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Beckhoff.
- Support automated production lines, industrial controls, and FANUC robotic systems.
- Troubleshoot machine communication networks including Ethernet, IO-Link, and Profibus.
- Support machine safety systems, safety PLCs, and automated control applications.
- Perform preventative maintenance and identify recurring equipment issues.
- Investigate equipment downtime, determine root causes, and implement improvements to increase reliability and uptime.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, machine schematics, and technical documentation.
- Use AutoCAD to support equipment modifications, troubleshooting, and new installations.
- Provide mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting support as required.
- Assist with equipment upgrades, continuous improvement projects, and commissioning activities.
- Work closely with Production and Maintenance team members to improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance.
- Assist with developing and updating preventative maintenance procedures.
- Provide guidance or training to apprentices, helpers, and contractors as required.
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment and follow company safety procedures, government regulations, and the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Certified Electrician.
- 3–5 years of related industrial electrical experience.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC controls and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to read electrical drawings and install, troubleshoot, and commission new and existing equipment.
- Strong knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
- Experience with PLCs, robotics, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial automation is an asset.
- Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, conveyors, gearboxes, motor alignment, chain and belt drives, or overhead cranes is an asset.
- AutoCAD experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of ISO/IATF procedures is an asset.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a team.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and support continuous improvement initiatives.
What we offer:
- $43.45 per hour
- $0.95/hour afternoon shift premium
- Permanent, full-time employment
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health Spending Account
- RRSP program
- Profit-sharing program
- Tool allowance
- Monthly employee appreciation lunch
- Opportunity to work with advanced automation, robotics, and manufacturing technology
If you're an experienced Industrial Electrician looking for a stable, permanent opportunity where you can use your electrical troubleshooting, PLC, and automation skills, apply today.
