Industrial Electrician

Guelph, ON

We are a world-class automotive facility with manufacturing plants located in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario. We are one of the largest Toyota Motor Manufacturing facilities in North America and we produce the top-quality Toyota Corolla, RAV4, the Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h and the popular Lexus NX and Lexus NX Hybrid.

The world-famous Toyota Production System, a philosophy of continuous improvement and ongoing training, enables each team member to work towards their highest potential. The results of our company stem from hiring committed, self-motivated team members, with the ability to work together to achieve team goals.

Role Overview

As an Industrial Electrician, you’ll belong to our Skilled Trades group. Not only do we make safety, performance and teamwork our major priorities, we believe that anyone can reach their highest potential. From challenging your thinking to finding the reason for a problem, you’ll be part of a culture that’s committed to creating solutions and exceeding expectations every single day.

At our company, you’ll find the rewards, innovation, empowerment, learning, performance and teamwork you need to succeed an as Industrial Electrician. In your role, you’ll not only improve overall equipment effectiveness and breakdown recovery, you’ll implement solutions that lead to continuous improvement. It’s an exciting time to join our company that’s pushing the boundaries and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada for multiple years. 

What We Offer

We’re proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you reach your goals at home and at work. For example, our defined contribution pension plan is well above the industry standard – and that’s not all. We offer on-the-job training that continuously develops skills, knowledge and capabilities – no matter where you are in your career. We also offer an attractive number of vacation days that give you the freedom to pursue your interests and be there for what matters most.

Here’s a look at what else we offer that makes us stand out:

• Starting Pay: $42.31/hour (Full Rate: $44.54)
  
• Shift premiums and overtime pay (as applicable)
• Annual bonus based on company and personal achievements
• Flexible Health Care Benefits and Defined Contribution Pension Plan starting on date of hire
• 19 days of paid time off during first full calendar year, plus 5 company designated holidays and earn additional time-off after additional years of service
• Tuition coverage for career development and personal interest courses
• All the equipment needed for this role are provided: special equipment, safety equipment & tools, an allowance for uniforms and education
• Access to onsite fitness center

Responsibilities

• Operate within a multi-skilled environment to maintain the plant’s machinery and equipment, while improving processes to minimize disruption to the production line
• Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment unique to automotive manufacturing, including PLC and motor controls, safety sensors, relays, hydraulic systems, drives, bearings and gears
• Perform preventative maintenance on highly automated equipment in accordance with standardized procedures to maintain equipment performance to achieve equipment uptime and production line targets

Requirements:

Above all, you’ll be someone who values making things better and has the commitment to learn and deliver consistently. In return, you can look forward to work in an environment that’s built on teamwork and continuous improvement.

• An Ontario or Inter-Provincial (442A/309A/Red Seal) Electrician Certificate of Qualification is required
• Completion of Apprenticeship as an Electrician with minimum 2 years of relevant work experience as a Licensed Electrician is preferred or 7 years relevant work experience as a Licensed Electrician
• Experience with PLC - Ladder Logic, VFD and industrial automation to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing and completing preventative maintenance on different types of equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing/industrial environment
• In-depth problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross functional team members
• Interest in learning and applying new mechanical skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and working conditions
• Ability to work rotating shifts

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We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse team. We believe in enabling people of different ages, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, colours, races, ancestries, citizenships, ethnic origins, places of origin, and creeds to work together and realize their full potential.  Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation.

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There is a focus on attention to detail and quality here. You are not just fixing things in this role. There are expectations to make improvements. – Maintenance Team Member

Everyone supported me when I first started. My team members took me to different stations to get familiar with the equipment and explained the process. They explained the equipment issues and shared everything they had learned over the years. – Maintenance Team Member