Industrial Electrician

*OUR COMPANY*

PWO Canada is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier for auto manufacturers globally. We are one of five subsidiaries in the PWO AG Group, manufacturing lightweight metal components for the automotive industry.

*PURPOSE OF POSITION*

The purpose of the position of Industrial Electrician is to maintain, repair and improve the production cells on existing equipment as well as install components on new equipment.

*NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION*

The position is responsible for supporting production machines and production lines. Incumbents may be called to correct robotic weld issues, stamping press electrical problems, as well as assembly line issues. Incumbents may interface with Production, Quality Management and Tooling departments and will use their skills to resolve the problems presented. The position will be supported with internal and external training and encouraged to grow within PWO Canada and will be encouraged to develop relationships with vendors and complete various independent projects.

The incumbent must provide their own personal tools, all large items or special items will be provided by PWO Canada Inc.

When assigned as Plant Designate, the incumbent will act as the single point of contact, physically present at the plant during off-shifts or when no member of management (Supervisor or above) is on-site. During such times, the incumbent will function as the Acting Supervisor for the facility for the designated shift.

*QUALIFICATIONS*

*Education: *Certificate of Qualification from the Ministry of Education, Ontario, Industrial Electrician 442A or Construction and Maintenance Electrician 309A. Certificate in Programmable Logic Control is an asset.

*Knowledge/Skills:* The incumbent must have strong mechanical aptitude, good dexterity, and a high attention to detail. They are service?oriented and performance?driven, with a strong sense of urgency and ownership. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem?solving skills are essential, along with tenacity and persistence. Knowledge of Allen?Bradley and Siemens PLCs, including programming, data collection, and troubleshooting, is required.

*Communication Skills:* Strong oral and written communication skills are required. Must be effective in a team and individually at discussing potential problems, trouble shooting, and finding available solutions. Must be able to clearly fill out information in ODC, shift reports, and other forms of communication.

*Leadership Skills: *Must have demonstrated leadership capability and the ability to oversee active team members during assigned shifts. Ability to manage time-sensitive issues and escalate matters appropriately following established escalation procedures.

*Nature and Length of Experience: *At least 1 year experience within a similar position in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive. Must have proven leadership skills.

*RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Maintains and repair robotic weld cells and electrical systems within the building and on equipment as requested or by issued work orders.
• Safely troubleshoot various automotive stamping and production equipment
• Troubleshoot VFD, Servomotors and Network Communication devices
• Maintain and routinely monitor all mechanical and electrical equipment (preventative and predictive maintenance)
• Repair, troubleshoot and install machinery, control systems and automation
• Devises innovative ways of improving existing robotics and other machinery.
• Sources replacement parts through electrical suppliers as required.
• Efficient use of electronic data collection equipment.
• Performs all duties within the 5S standards.
• Ensures work completed complies with the appropriate and applicable standards.
• Follows and performs to the instructions as outlined in the Work Area Reference Manual(s) applications to the department.
• Follows and performs to the processes and instructions as outlined in the Process House applicable to the department.
• Compliance to all com