Electrical Technician - APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY

INTERNAL APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMARY:

 The Electrical Technician assists with maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing, and modifying all electrical and electronics equipment while actively enrolled as an apprentice in the provincial Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship Program.  

JOB TASKS:

• Actively participates as an apprentice in the provincial Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship Program
• Assists with electrical and mechanical repairs in the Amherst plant
• Assists with troubleshooting PLC’s, MMI, Drives (AC/DC), controllers, and computer-based control systems
• Interprets blueprints and schematics as required
• Operates power tools and forklifts
• Assists with modifying existing equipment as required
• Documents changes and repairs made to machinery and circuits; updates manuals
• Communicates daily maintenance concerns to supervisor for effective transfer of information from shift to shift
• Performs Preventative Maintenance duties; recommends changes for improved processes
• Maintains assigned tools and instruments in good working order
• Maintains a clean and tidy work area; participates in weekly scheduled shop cleanup
• Follows and promotes Lockout procedures
• Performs on-call duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

• Must have strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
• Must have strong organizational and time-management skills
• Must have ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must have demonstrated ability to interpret schematics and related equipment documentation
• Must have ability to lift items of 40 lbs and perform duties involving repetitive stretching motions, stair/ladder climbing, and standing
• motions, stair climbing, ladder climbing, and standing. 
  
  

REQUIRMENTS:

• Complete testing per WI 6.2.1.2 – General Hiring Practice Guidelines.
• High School diploma, or equivalent.

• Must have ability and willingness to work scheduled shifts
• Must have eligibility and willingness to register in the Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship Program

Interested candidates for this position must submit an application through your personal ADP account and go to Myself>Talent>Career Centre. If you have any questions please contact Georgina Chase in HR Department, in person during office hours, via e-mail or by phone ex. 6985.