Industrial Electrician
Whitby, Ontario, Canada · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- CAD 46 – CAD 46 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 6 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Certificate of Qualification (Industrial Electrician 442A or Construction Electrician 309A)
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada immediately without sponsorship, possess required trade certification recognized by Skilled Trades Ontario, and be capable of working rotating shifts.
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- Required to apply
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Job description
About Gerdau
Gerdau fosters an empowering environment where employees can thrive and make impactful contributions. Built on trust and collaboration, the company offers meaningful work, ongoing growth opportunities, and a culture where voices are valued and careers can be developed with clear purpose.
Position Overview
As an Industrial Electrician reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, your key duties involve diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, servicing equipment, and maintaining accurate maintenance records to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC motors, control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLC), electrical drives, and low, medium, and high voltage electrical setups.
- Maintain and service electrical components of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Interpret and follow instructions, schematics, and work orders related to planned and emergency repairs, installations, and inspections.
- Keep detailed documentation of all maintenance and repair activities including materials used, utilizing computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), logbooks, and checklists.
- Conduct regular inspections and monitoring of machinery using checklists or digital tools to detect irregularities and confirm proper operation within specifications.
- Operate material handling equipment such as cranes and tow motors, including rigging activities.
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic computer applications relevant to the role.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must possess a Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Electrician (442A) or Construction Electrician (309A) recognized by Skilled Trades Ontario.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation rate is $46.84 per hour.
- Eligibility for weekly overtime opportunities.
- Shift premiums averaging $575 annually.
- Annual cost of living adjustments based on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
- Vacation bonus of 50% when vacations are taken outside peak periods.
- Paid statutory holidays.
- Annual tool allowance of $150.
- Company fully covers safety boot costs and uniforms.
- Employer pension contributions up to 6%, with no mandatory employee contributions.
- Fully company-sponsored medical, full dental and orthodontia coverage.
- Employee assistance program fully funded by the company.
Additional Information
- Selection process includes background, education, and criminal records verification.
- Successful candidates must pass post-offer medical and ergonomic assessments.
- Position requires working on rotating shifts.
Diversity and Inclusion
Gerdau upholds equal opportunity employment practices, prohibiting discrimination on numerous legally protected attributes and ensuring a supportive workplace. Candidates must be legally permitted to work in Canada immediately without sponsorship. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.