Industrial Electrician, Kitchener

Are you ready to join a manufacturing team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work directly impacts production performance every day?

A well-established manufacturer in Kitchener is currently hiring

licensed Industrial Electricians

to support a fast-paced operation focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. This is a permanent opportunity offering competitive wages, strong benefits, career development, and a collaborative maintenance culture.

If you thrive in troubleshooting environments, enjoy hands‑on electrical work, and want to be part of a team that takes pride in keeping operations running efficiently, this could be the right fit.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment

Respond to equipment breakdowns with urgency to minimize downtime

Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems and controls

Read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings

Inspect, test, and repair electrical and electronic components and boards

Perform minor PLC troubleshooting and program edits as required

Ensure compliance with Ontario Electrical Safety Code standards

Complete detailed maintenance documentation within the CMMS system

Support apprentices and junior tradespersons with training and guidance

Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams during equipment repairs and PM activities

Compensation&Benefits

Starting wage: $41.50–$43.00/hour

Progression opportunities leading up to just shy of $47/hour

Shift premiums:

Afternoons: $0.75/hour

Nights: $1.50/hour

Discretionary annual bonus program

Attendance bonus program

Health benefits available to you from day 1

Company‑matched pension!

Tool allowance and safety boot reimbursement

Prescription safety glasses reimbursement

Ongoing training and support for additional certifications

Schedule

Rotating 12‑hour continental shifts

2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights

7:00 AM– 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Shift rotation changes after the 3‑day weekend

Overtime paid after 84 hours bi‑weekly

Qualifications

Valid Ontario 442A or 309A Electrical License is a MUST along with a minimum of 4 years experience working as a licensed Electrician, OR you can provide a certificate of Completed Apprenticeship from Skilled Trades Ontario

Strong understanding of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Industrial manufacturing maintenance experience

Experience troubleshooting production equipment in a fast‑paced environment

Comfortable working with older equipment and legacy systems

Familiarity with CMMS systems is considered an asset

PLC troubleshooting or minor editing experience is preferred, but training can be provided

Experience in food, packaging, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments is considered an asset

Must not be colour blind (testing required during hiring process)

Must provide own basic hand tools

Equipment&Environment

A variety of presses

Packaging lines, conveyors

Preventive maintenance‑focused operation with strong team collaboration

Team&Culture The maintenance team operates in a highly collaborative environment with strong support from supervisors, team leads, planners, and fellow tradespeople. The company promotes internal growth, additional certifications, and continuous learning.

Employee engagement initiatives include:

Quarterly town halls

Company BBQs and social events

Holiday parties

Sports outings

Lunch‑and‑learns

Employee social committee activities

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrician looking to join a stable manufacturing environment with strong compensation, supportive leadership, and long‑term career growth.

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