Electrician (Afternoons)

Amsted Automotive, London, Ontario, is looking for an Electrician (Afternoon shift) to focus on repairs, adjustments and installations of various types of production equipment; developing solutions for assembly processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques. There are also continuous improvement efforts put forth to existing processes with the goal of improving quality and efficiency of the assembly process.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Responsible for the repair / adjustment, maintenance, installation of various types of production equipment
• Inform, record, report as required or appropriate
• Responsible to troubleshoot, carry out preventative maintenance as scheduled / required on all plant and facility equipment including various types of presses, CNC, lathes, flow forming, overhead cranes to minimize downtime and ensure a smooth flow of operations through optimal performance of equipment
• Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of various office / plant fixtures and equipment
• Responsible to conduct all work in accordance with handbook / trade / training standards, and responsibilities defined in job documents (job descriptions, operator instructions, etc)
• Responsible to participate in team activities and perform duties safely in manner that reflects sense of “urgency” with respect to meeting deadlines and goals
• Responsible for the maintaining of tracking data for all plant equipment including, but not limited to CNC lathes, WF, presses, washers, Grob
• Champion projects independently or within prescribed teams with respect to investigations, feasibility studies for improved programming methods, cycle time reductions, new tooling, and other related improvements for all production equipment including Presses/CNC machining/WF processes
• Responsible to set up, collaboratively troubleshoot (in conjunction with toolmakers, millwrights, CNC techs, electricians, production personnel and vendors), equipment, repair programs and tooling as required
• Responsible to create or participate in the creation of systems / documentation requirements to ensure compliance to ISO/TS16949, ISO14001, and Q1
• Complete work assignments with accuracy, sense of urgency, and in a safe manner in accordance with established standards, and all applicable Regulations / Legislation

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Journeyman status or equivalent as and Industrial Electrician (442A)
• Must have knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Voltage experience (600 VAC), stamping presses and related machinery, robotic / teach pendants, CNC, PLC an asset
• Must have knowledge of programming Siemens PLC
• Must have knowledge of Siemens PLC Drives
• Must have Mig and/or Arc welding and use of cutting torches
• Must have ability to read / interpret blue prints, electrical hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
• Must have 2-5 years field experience in an industrial environment
• Multi-tasking, fast paced environment
• Strong organizational and time managements skills
• Ability to achieve results / targets through others who are not direct reports
• Ability to adapt and maintain performance in changing work environment
• Effective interpersonal / communication skills required
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively manage conflict, foster good team and inter-department relations

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• 8-hour straight shifts: Afternoon shift is 3:00 pm - 11:00pm
• Overtime after 40 hours
• Vacation - up to 13 days to start
• 3 floater days
• Extended health care, including medical, dental, vision, STD and LTD
• DPSP/RRSP retirement programs
• Up to 4% employee bonus incentive
• Employee discounts with suppliers including GM and Ford
• Company paid uniform, work boot, safety glasses or prescription safety glasses
• Reimbursement for tools