Electrician (Maintenance & Trades)

Full Time

  PaperWorks Industries Inc

  Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, PaperWorks Industries is a leading, integrated North American full-service provider of recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications.


Our purpose is clear. To deliver innovative, value-added packaging solutions to the world while making it a better place for all.


At PaperWorks, we are committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards. Product certifications include the Forest Stewardship Council and 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance.

Summary

The Electrician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining all electrical issues on production equipment, as well as maintaining electrical systems on the physical building structure.

Responsibilities

  • Work as a member of the Maintenance team to complete scheduled PM’s in a timely manner, and make recommendations for continuous improvement of our PM program and the equipment
  • Respond to breakdowns with a sense of urgency
  • Complete detailed work logs for all repairs, to help our predictive maintenance process.
  • Understand and apply the Electrical Safety Code at all times
  • Provide guidance and training to apprentices and junior tradespersons
  • Other duties as required.
  • Will be working a rotating, 12 hour continental shift schedule

Qualifications

  • College diploma in an Electrical program
  • Licensed 442A or 309A Electrician with strong working knowledge of the Electrical Safety Code
  • A minimum of 3 years experience working in a fast-paced, highly automated manufacturing environment
  • Experience with PLC’s, variable frequency drives and motion control
  • Experience with printing and high-speed packaging equipment would be considered an asset.