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Electrician

The Electrician position, under limited direction, installs, maintains, test, troubleshoots and repairs industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. Primarily accountable for interpreting architectural drawings and electrical code specifications and form and test electrical circuits to ensure health and safety regulations. In addition, assure proper functioning and illumination of electrical equipment and work on equipment such as electrical transmission lines, motors, generators, distribution and plant equipment.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Oversee required inspections of electrical systems to ensure compliance with Ontario Electrical Standards Act.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components as needed.
• Install and startup new equipment.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Update and log electrical changes.
• Maintain needed spares and purchase material in the most cost effective manner.
• Evaluate power required for new equipment and connect to the Ontario Electrical Code.
• Complete interface to CNC equipment.
• Coordinate with all plant services and contractors as required.
• Train and direct electrical employees and ensure they perform to required standards

Credentials

• Technical school training and has completed the apprenticeship program.
• Licensed electrician (309A or 442A).
• Minimum two years of previous related experience, automation troubleshooting experience, working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Able to read schematic drawings in order to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Able to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot and determine resolutions when encountering malfunctions in equipment.
• Knowledge of phone systems, network cabling, security systems, door access systems and video surveillance systems is an asset.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics, servomotors and controllers

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to work independently, in addition, work as part of a team that includes other tradespeople and professionals to install, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment.
• Organized and able to work with minimum supervision
• Occasionally moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
  

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.