Electrician/Milwright (Dual Ticket)

Graham Packaging Canada•Mississauga, ON

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance Dual Ticket Millwright/ Electricians are responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing both mechanical and electrical systems across our manufacturing facility, with a focus on blow molding equipment and auxiliary machinery, together with all other activities as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisior.

Requirements

Secondary school graduation attained together with the successful completion of a four- or five-year industrial Millwright/ electrician apprenticeship program required.
Trade certification is mandatory with Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) preferred.
Valid Millwright Apprenticeship Along with Industrial Electrician(442A) License OR Valid Electrician Apprenticeship Along with Industrial Millwright(433A) License.
A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years previous experience in manufacturing required.
Proficient in using diagnostic tools, precision instruments, multimeters, and power/hand tools.
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.
Computer literate and with a working knowledge of MS Office products.
MUST have/use all hand tools necessary to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs.
Has a clear understanding of potential health and safety hazards within a manufacturing facility and is knowledgeable of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.

Nice To Haves

May consider a combination of over five years of work experience in the trade and college or industry courses in industrial mechanical and electrical equipment.
Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on production equipment including blow molding machines, conveyors, robotic systems, packaging lines, pumps, and compressors components.
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.
Troubleshoot and program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), HMIs, VFDs, servo motors, and other control systems.
Diagnose faults and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems including actuators, valves, cylinders, and lubrication systems.
Install, modify, and commission new production equipment, integrating electrical and mechanical systems for seamless operation.
Ensure all wiring and mechanical installations meet applicable codes and standards (ESA, CSA, OHSA, etc.).
Lead or assist with root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and process efficiency.
Maintain and update schematics, single-line diagrams, and documentation for all electrical and mechanical systems.
Participate in capital projects and plant upgrades, including layout planning, machine installations, and system integrations.
Provide mentoring and guidance to apprentices or junior maintenance staff on both electrical and mechanical tasks.
Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality departments to develop and implement technical solutions.
Support maintenance inventory efforts by identifying parts usage trends and recommending stock levels for critical components.
Ensure all work is performed with a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Facilitate Lock-Out / Tag-Out procedures.