Industrial Electrician

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.

To apply, contact Harbinger Network:

Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada and USA, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. Our mission is to connect exceptional professionals with organizations across North America, delivering talent that integrates seamlessly and makes an immediate impact.

To apply for the position of Industrial Electrician in confidence, please include an up to date resume to:

Shannon Davies, Director - Manufacturing

Contact phone number: 365-599-5010

Contact email address: shannon@harbingernetwork.ca

To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691.

Disclosure: This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Harbinger Network’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Harbinger Network and/or our Clients may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace the Hiring Manager’s judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.