Electrical Controls Specialist

**Company Description** Grow Your Career with Techo-Bloc - Join Our Team**

Looking for real career growth with a top-tier company? Techo-Bloc, a five-time winner of Canada’s Top 50 Best Managed Companies, is hiring an Electrical Controls Specialist for our Night Shift at our Production Facility in Ayr, ON.

**Who We Are**:
Techo-Bloc designs and manufactures premium pavers, retaining walls, and masonry products across North America. We combine innovative design with top-tier durability and operate using advanced equipment and lean manufacturing principles like 5S and Kanban.

**Why Join Us**:

- Family-owned company with a strong team culture
- Opportunities for growth and promotion from within
- Supportive, employee-focused environment
- A chance to be part of something exceptional

Join the Techo-Bloc Team; where adventure and team spirit await you.
**Job Description** What you’ll do as an Electrical Controls Specialist**

Join our dynamic team where you'll work hands-on with advanced manufacturing equipment including conveyors, robotic systems, overhead and transfer systems, and presses. We're looking for a driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, drives, bearings, gears).
- Perform preventative maintenance using standardized procedures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with automation systems (PLC, I/O, VFDs, fieldbus, communication networks).
- Replace or commission automation devices, including basic configuration or reloading backups.
- Analyze and resolve electrical and control system issues throughout the plant.
- Maintain and update technical documentation (electrical diagrams, installation notes, etc.).
- Support continuous improvement efforts to minimize downtime and improve plant efficiency.

**Qualifications** What We’re Looking For**:
**Certification**: Valid Ontario or Inter-Provincial Electrician Certificate of Qualification (442A/Red Seal) required. Completion of an Electrician Apprenticeship is preferred.

**Experience**: 3-5 years as a licensed industrial electrician in a manufacturing or automation environment.

**Technical Skills**:

- Strong understanding of industrial electronics and process controls
- Proficient in reading and troubleshooting from electrical diagrams
- Skilled in using diagnostic tools (multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.) to troubleshoot 24VDC, 240VAC, and 480VAC systems
- Hands-on experience with control panels, relays, contactors, and safety systems
- Familiarity with PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMIs; ability to read and reload PLC programs from backup
- Working knowledge of VFDs (SEW, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Lenze)
- Experience with fieldbus systems (Profibus, Profinet, ASi)
- Comfortable working with ASi-Safe and Profisafe systems is an asset

**Network & Software**:

- Basic networking knowledge (IP/MAC addresses, routers, switches)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
- Familiarity with AutoCAD for updating electrical drawings
- Bonus: experience with Microsoft Visual Studio (C#, Visual Basic)

**Mechanical Knowledge**:

- Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics
- Mechanical aptitude and interest are essential

**Other Qualities**:

- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Demonstrated ability to perform preventative maintenance
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented industrial setting
- Adaptable to changing priorities and able to work cross-functionally

**Additional Information** Why join Techo-Bloc?**
- Competitive salary:

- Competitive base wage ($44.66 to $55.30/hour)
- Night Shift Premium ($2.50/hour)
- End of year Bonus
- Referral Bonuses
- Modern, clean, illuminated and high-tech facility
- Group insurance plan
- Company matching RRSP
- Free access to a virtual family doctor through virtual care
- Awesome uniforms and swag
- Employee discounts on Techo-Bloc’s products
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP available 24/7)

This is a physically demanding position. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23kg). Manual dexterity, teamwork, hand-eye co-ordination and a combination of sitting, standing and walking required.

Techo-Bloc is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada.