Role Description
As an Industrial Electrician, you will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the electrical systems that keep Oxford’s advanced manufacturing operations running smoothly. You will analyze system logs, troubleshoot electrical malfunctions, install and wire new industrial equipment, and assemble control panels to ensure operational excellence. This position requires collaboration across teams to quickly resolve issues and minimize downtime in a fast-paced, automated environment. The role follows a rotating shift schedule of two weeks on days and two weeks on nights, with every other weekend off.
Your responsibilities will include: - Analyze system logs, error codes, and performance data to diagnose and correct electrical issues
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to ensure timely resolution of electrical problems
- Install and terminate wiring for new equipment following engineering drawings, schematics, and safety standards
- Perform continuity and insulation resistance testing to ensure electrical integrity and safety
- Assemble, wire, and test electrical control panels and enclosures to meet design specifications and quality standards
- Select, install, and maintain electrical components including circuit breakers, relays, contactors, and terminal blocks
- Ensure all work complies with regulatory codes and company safety policies
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas
- Support Oxford’s sustainability goals by identifying and reporting green waste such as air or water leaks
Your Qualifications We are looking for a candidate with solid experience in maintaining and troubleshooting automated industrial equipment within a manufacturing or maintenance setting. You should have practical skills in preventative and predictive electrical maintenance and a deep understanding of electrical systems and controls. Reading and interpreting electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals comes naturally to you. You work well both independently and as part of a team, and thrive in dynamic, fast-moving environments that require flexibility.
Your qualifications include: - Completion of Industrial Electrician training; Red Seal certification is an asset (third or fourth-year apprentices may be considered)
- Applicants with significant hands-on experience in industrial electrical roles may also be considered in place of formal education
- Prior experience in a manufacturing setting or industrial maintenance is preferred
- Hands-on experience in industrial electrical roles may also be considered in place of formal education.
- Familiarity with preventative and predictive maintenance practices
- Stainless steel welding and fabrication experience is considered an asset
- Familiarity with safety best practices and electrical codes
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively
Oxford Frozen Foods offers more than just a job, it's a chance to build a stable, long-term career with a company that invests in its people. With competitive wages, annual profit sharing, health and dental benefits, a matching pension plan, and a unique housing loan program, Oxford supports both your professional development and personal wellbeing. Employees gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge automation in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, while contributing to a company that values sustainability, innovation, and community.
