Industrial Electrician – Straight Afternoon Shift
Waterloo, ON | $42.76/hr + Shift Premium + Benefits Kelly Services is proud to partner with a leading food manufacturing company in Waterloo to recruit an experienced Industrial Electrician to join their maintenance team.
This is a great opportunity for an Industrial Electrician who enjoys troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and working hands-on with industrial equipment in a fast-paced production environment. This role offers a consistent afternoon schedule, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to join a skilled maintenance team supporting a well-established facility.
What You’ll Be Doing: - Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, production equipment, and facility systems
- Perform electrical repairs on motors, sensors, control systems, instrumentation, and production machinery
- Complete preventative maintenance (PM) tasks to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
- Diagnose electrical issues and identify root causes to implement permanent solutions
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects
- Assist with PLC troubleshooting and basic controls diagnostics
- Work with maintenance and production teams to prioritize repairs and keep equipment running efficiently
- Complete work orders, maintenance documentation, and required reports accurately
- Maintain compliance with company safety standards, food safety requirements, GMPs, and HACCP procedures
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment while following all health and safety policies
What You Bring: - 309A Industrial Electrician certification preferred
- 2–5 years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience troubleshooting electrical systems and production equipment
- Strong understanding of electrical controls, motors, sensors, and automation systems
- Experience with preventative maintenance programs and work order systems
- PLC troubleshooting experience is an asset
- Mechanical aptitude or experience working alongside millwrights is considered an asset
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Safety-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
What’s In It For You: $42.76/hr + afternoon shift premium
Straight afternoon shift: Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Benefits package
Company pension plan
3 weeks vacation annually
Employee rewards and recognition programs
Employee share ownership program
Stable, long-term career opportunity with growth potential
About the Opportunity: Join a respected food manufacturing organization where safety, quality, and teamwork are at the centre of daily operations. You’ll play an important role in maintaining reliable production equipment and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
If you’re an Industrial Electrician looking for a stable weekday afternoon opportunity with competitive pay and a strong benefits package, we’d like to connect.
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