Electrician/Milwright (Dual Ticket)

Maintenance Dual Ticket Millwright/ Electricians are responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing both mechanical and electrical systems across our manufacturing facility, with a focus on blow molding equipment and auxiliary machinery, together with all other activities as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisior.

• Perform both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on production equipment including blow molding machines, conveyors, robotic systems, packaging lines, pumps, and compressors components.
• Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• Installs, examines, replaces or repairs electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and/or other electrical components.
• Tests electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Maintains, repairs, installs and tests switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors.
• Maintains, repairs, tests and installs electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices.
• Conducts preventive maintenance programs and keeps accurate maintenance records.
• May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices as required.
• Troubleshoot and program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), HMIs, VFDs, servo motors, and other control systems.
• Diagnose faults and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems including actuators, valves, cylinders, and lubrication systems.
• Install, modify, and commission new production equipment, integrating electrical and mechanical systems for seamless operation.
• Ensure all wiring and mechanical installations meet applicable codes and standards (ESA, CSA, OHSA, etc.).
• Lead or assist with root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and process efficiency.
• Maintain and update schematics, single-line diagrams, and documentation for all electrical and mechanical systems.
• Participate in capital projects and plant upgrades, including layout planning, machine installations, and system integrations.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to apprentices or junior maintenance staff on both electrical and mechanical tasks.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality departments to develop and implement technical solutions.
• Support maintenance inventory efforts by identifying parts usage trends and recommending stock levels for critical components.
• Ensure all work is performed with a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Facilitate Lock-Out / Tag-Out procedures.

• Secondary school graduation attained together with the successful completion of a four- or five-year industrial Millwright/ electrician apprenticeship program required. May consider a combination of over five years of work experience in the trade and college or industry courses in industrial mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Trade certification is mandatory with Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) preferred.
• Valid Millwright Apprenticeship Along with Industrial Electrician(442A) License OR Valid Electrician Apprenticeship Along with Industrial Millwright(433A) License.
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years previous experience in manufacturing required.
• Proficient in using diagnostic tools, precision instruments, multimeters, and power/hand tools.
• Superior problem solving and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Has strong interpersonal skills and maintains constructive working relationships.
• Must have the ability to work independently within a defined/documented schedule.
• Computer literate and with a working knowledge of MS Office products.
• MUST have/use all hand tools necessary to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Has a clear understanding of potential health and safety hazards within a manufacturing facility and is knowledgeable of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.
  
  
  

  Working Conditions:

  Office: Use of PC computer, fax, photocopier and various other office machines.

  Plant:  Hearing protection, safety boots and glasses worn as required in work areas.  Kevlar gloves used when working with blades and/or other sharp machine components.  Awareness of heavy lifting techniques required.

  • Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to high temperatures, noise, dust, grease, moving machinery, and pressurized systems.
  • May require rotating shifts, overtime, and occasional weekend work based on production demands.