Maintenance Electrician

JOB DESCRIPTION

Directly reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and responsible to the Maintenance Manager. Functionally responsible for maintaining all manufacturing equipment and electrical components at Almag Aluminium.

As a member of the Maintenance team, openly shares knowledge and information including training of team mates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience

• Hold a valid 442a or 309 electricians license
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a Licensed Electrician
• High energy level, good creativity, self-confidence, time management and must be a team player
• Training or experience in troubleshooting related industrial maintenance machine’s

Technical Skills / Competence

• Experience trouble shooting and working with Allen Bradley PLC’s
• Ability to read and work with electrical and mechanical drawings
• Demonstrated comfort working with the Electrical Safety Code
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls and PLC’s
• Experience with welding and fabrication is considered a strong asset

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Electrician are detailed below, but not limited to the following :

• Accountable for all Electrical, Instrumentation Controls and plant equipment maintenance to ensure minimal downtime.
• Work with minimal supervision in a safe manner maintaining a clean and orderly shop.
• Respond to break-downs immediately and / or provide communication for repairs
• Openly share knowledge and train team mates on equipment functionality and history, procedures, and drawing mark ups.
• Coach Operating personnel on equipment capability, limitations and preventative measures to improve equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot and optimize various drives and instrumentation devices such as encoders, transducers and thermocouples within a PLC control circuit.
• Size and run conduit and connect wires to various electrical equipment and plant components such as electrical disconnects, transformers, breakers and a variety of electrical controls.
• Follow and take initiative as directed in PM program including improving the program itself.
• Contribute ideas and input to support continuous improvement within our facility.
• Be willing and able to repair mechanical issues independently when needed.
• Monitor equipment performance, document and evaluate potential problems for root cause solutions and improvements.
• Must communicate effectively with all plant personnel.
• Comply with all ISO and quality related policies, procedures and system requirements.

Continuous Improvement is everyone’s responsibility in ALMAG’s high-performance culture. We not only value your input, we look to you to actively work to improve the processes you do, by eliminating waste (non-value add) and variation that results in customer dissatisfaction.

HEALTH & SAFETY

• According to OHSA of Ontario, Section 28, Subsection (1) & (2) : A worker shall;
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Act and the regulations;
• Carry out all related safety procedures required such as Lock Out Tag Out
• Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the worker's employer requires to be used or worn;
• Report to his or her employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker;
• Report to his or her employer or supervisor any contravention of the Act or the regulations or the existence of any hazard of which he or she knows;
• Not remove or make ineffective any protective device;
• Not use or operate any equipment, machine, device or thing or work in a manner that may endanger himself, herself or any other worker; or
• Not engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct;
• Observes Almag’s Health & Safety policies and procedures;
• Ensures work area is kept clean, orderly and safe at all times.

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Benefits

We offer a full and competitive benefits package including :

• Profit sharing
• Health care spending account
• Education assistance program
• Health and dental
• Life AD&D
• Long-term disability
• Critical illness insurance
• Gym memberships
• Wellness programs
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