Job Description
Job Description
Maintenance Electrician – Night Shift
Waterloo, Ontario | Full-Time | Permanent
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to support a well-structured, advanced manufacturing operation in Waterloo. This role is critical to maintaining equipment safety, production reliability, and continuous improvement within a clean and well-organized facility.
This position requires a long-term commitment to night shift operations.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly rate : $44 / hour + night shift premium
Overtime : Paid after 40 hours; approximately one Saturday every six weeks
Benefits : Employer-paid health and dental (single and family coverage)
Pension plan and long-term disability benefits
Annual tool allowance
Annual safety footwear allowance
Paid time off (PTO)
Shift Information
Hours : 10 : 00 PM – 6 : 00 AM
Schedule : Full-time, steady night shift
Primary Responsibilities
Perform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance on production equipment
Troubleshoot and repair equipment operating at 480–600V
Work with PLC-based systems (Siemens or Allen-Bradley; basic programming is an asset)
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
Support automation, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and company policies
Operate material-handling equipment, including tow motors and overhead cranes, as required
Qualifications & Requirements
Valid 309A or 442A Certificate of Qualification (mandatory)
1–2+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a warm, moderately noisy environment
Proficiency using metric and imperial measurement tools
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. To apply please send your resume to Syndel Gerlings at
Maintenance Electrician • Waterloo, ON, Canada