Electrician in Vaughan

What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.

Group Summary: Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities:

• Safe Installation and repair of equipment
• Install, examine, replace and repair electronic wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Inform the Maintenance Manager about changes in electrical circuits and updates to the original diagrams.
• Wire new control panels according to drawings and verbal instructions under consideration of Hydro codes and other applicable standards and regulations.
• Pass on information, experience and knowledge to other maintenance employees, to ensure effective, non-repetitious problem solving and machine repairs.
• Work in a cost-effective manner and maintain a high standard of quality and excellent workmanship.
• Conduct preventative maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
• Must have continuous improvements on machinery and equipment. Meet schedule set by maintenance Manager.
• Use different PLC programming devices including software to modify and read logic control programs.
• Perform other assignments from time to time as management directs.
• Inform the Maintenance Manager or Production Supervisor about unusual things, faulty design, unsafe conditions, missing parts, etc.
• Adhere to standards and rules described in the Employee Handbook, conduct in a manner consistent with those practices leading to the safe operation of the division and displaying leadership, concerns and a safe work ethic.
• Perform other duties as required within his/her ability.
• Actively and positively support the continued practice of Common Values behaviours.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed Electrician or equivalent electrical engineering certificate
• Completion of an industrial electrician apprenticeship program or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the automotive industry as an industrial electrician
• Knowledge of electric circuitry of relay, PC and PLC logic.
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Lockout Policies and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to perform basic wiring work, conduit bending and control cabinet wiring.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good communication skills and must be able to communicate fluently in both written and spoken English.

Vacancy: Immediate, Open Position

Annual Compensation Range: $37.00- $42.72 / hour