Electrician

Electrician

WHO WE ARE

Polyvantis was formed in 2024 to combine two of the world’s most well know brands (Lexan® and Plexiglass®) into a dynamic and growing company. Built on over 120 years of technical knowledge, we manufacture and distribute products that are used in almost every sector imaginable. High end automobiles, military and commercial airframes and electronics are all possible thanks to our brands. The Long Sault produces Lexan® Thermoclear® Multiwall Polycarbonate sheets.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position requires a licensed Industrial Electrician holding a valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification (442A) or a Canadian Interprovincial Red Seal Electrician certification recognized in Ontario. Candidates who do not currently possess one of these certifications will not be considered.

This position troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs a wide variety of equipment including Pumps, motors, extrusion dies, in process measuring devices, data transmission devices, storage devices and drives. Focus upon compliance with safety standards for electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems in PC extrusion facility.

Starting pay is $38.08 per hour with top out pay in 12 months, $40.32 with general wage increases in following years.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform all actions related to the preventive maintenance program of the company
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and repairs when required
• Help solve problems related to maintenance
• Suggest continuous improvement projects
• Participate in equipment installation and help during start-ups
• Testing equipment to assure productivity and performance
• Respect safety standards of the company and maintain a clean work environment
• Ensuring all safety rules and safe work procedures such as Lockout/Tag out, Hot work, Confined Space, PPE are followed by themselves and by others working in and around the machinery
• Provide support to operations in running machines at standard speeds to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Respond quickly to address downtime issues promptly and effectively
• Lead and/or participate with root cause analysis for operating problems including the identification of contributing causes for unplanned downtime and work to eliminate the root cause to drive continuous improvement
• Maintain spares as needed to ensure that equipment is available when required
• Effectively utilize and maintain the SAP Plant Maintenance Module, including following

Skills

• Valid Ontario Industrial Electrician (442A) Certificate of Qualification or Canadian Red Seal Electrician certification recognized for employment in Ontario
• Applicants must be able to provide proof of licensing during the recruitment process
• 5 years+ of hands-on electrician work in an industrial application
• Ability to diagnose and repair a wide variety of equipment based on industrial process controls – In Process measuring devices, data transmission, storage devices and drives
• Being familiar with mechanical drawings, fluid power schematics and operation sequences
• Strong knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, instrumentation and control
• Ability to understand and follow various guidelines and working procedures (e.g. health and safety, electrical code)
• Must have the ability to be certified on scissor lifts and forklifts
• Positive attitude and ability to communicate effectively
• Sense of resourcefulness and of initiative
• Ability to work shifts, manage and organize priorities
• Experience in plastic manufacturing

Electrical Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and controls installation and repair equipment
• Install, test, calibrate, maintain and repair a variety of equipment
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical and instrumentation problems

Eligibility Requirements

• You must submit your application for employment online to be considered.
• You must be 18 years or older
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer .We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.

WHAT WE OFFER

We listen: Your ideas along our corporate values of creativity, openness, responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit are important to us.

• Financial security: Group RRSP and/or pension plan with employer contributions, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work–life balance: Consistent schedule, competitive pay, personal and wellness days

• Health and well-being: Extended health, dental and vision benefits, mental health and employee assistance programs

YOUR APPLICATION

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.polyvantis.com/en/career. Realize your dreams at POLYVANTIS!

You don't meet all the requirements? No problem - for us, it's not just about certificates, professional qualifications and previous experience, but also about personal development potential.

POLYVANTIS seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.