Maintenance Electrician

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.

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At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.

We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Graham Packaging Canada Limited is looking for a Maintenance Electrician based in Mississauga, ON.

Maintenance Electricians are responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls, together with all other activities as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

Job Functions/Tasks:
• 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.
• Facilitate Lock-Out / Tag-Out procedures.

Job Requirements:
• Secondary school graduation attained together with the successful completion of a four- or five-year industrial 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 electrical equipment.
• Trade certification mandatory with Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years previous experience in manufacturing required.
• 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.

At Graham Packaging Canada, we believe in building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are committed to equal opportunity and fairness in all aspects of employment and to following the Ontario Human Rights Code.