Canadian General-Tower (CGT)

Industrial Electrician

Cambridge, Ontario, CAFull-timePosted Sep 24, 2026

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Must be able to work weekly rotating shifts of 3 x 12 hour shifts (Nights, and Days) as well as overtime.
Generous Company matching Pension Plan
Above average health, vision & dental benefits
Life & Disability insurance
Collaborative & team-based work environment
Overtime available
Tuition reimbursement & tool replacement program
Work clothing & PPE provided
Valid 442A Industrial Electrician , or a 309A Electrician (Construction and Maintenance) with Industrial experience
Strong service and troubleshooting experience in electrical systems and related preventative maintenance
Ability to upload, download and input parameters into control devices such as PLC, HMI, temperature controllers, meters etc.
Ability to read and interpret electrical code, drawings, manuals and schematics.
Ability to build electrical panels from drawings
Rebuild AC and DC drives to component replacement level
Rebuild AC and DC motors including bearing changes.
Experience with Hazardous Location (explosion proof) wiring an asset
Excellent communications skills
Experience with process plant control systems including weighing, batching and mixing
Experience with web fed processes including printing, laminating, winding, and conveyors.
Basic computer skills and experience using work order systems
Must demonstrate and be committed to safe work practices
Operate forklifts, scissor and boom lifts and other mobile equipment
Work closely with our electrical engineering department to complete installations and changes to equipment
Ability to work in a fast paced environment Additional information Shift premium Vacation pay Safety and technical training provided This is a full-time role, based on a 40-hour work week. Additional hours may be required from time to time to accommodate business activities. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Job applicants requiring disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to communicate any accommodation requirements. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
Proficiently and safely troubleshoot, repair, install, inspect and adjust all types of electrical and control equipment in the manufacturing plant
Troubleshoot industrial process electrical equipment including motor control, PLC and relay control systems, building, lighting and power distribution
Understand and troubleshoot AC & DC variable speed motor control drive systems. Specifically Variable Frequency Drives
Proficient in troubleshooting PLC controlled equipment using computer and test equipment
Perform preventative maintenance tasks such as thermal imaging, panel cooling system maintenance, weekly, monthly and annual inspections
Utilize computerized work order system to report on completion of assigned tasks and recommend further actions.
Read and interpret schematics, PLC program logic, equipment manuals, drawings and work instructions.
Assist other trades to the best ability when necessary
Perform other duties as assigned Long-standing employer in Cambridge with 150+ years of history Learning environment with many long service employees Opportunities for advancement Community partner Employee events Health, Dental benefits Life, AD&D Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Pension Plan Coverall program Safety Boot reimbursement program Safety Prescription Eyewear program