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Job Title


Industrial Electrician 442A


Company : WestRock]


Location : Etobicoke, Ontario


Created : 2025-08-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

**Career Opportunity** We are seeking an Industrial Electrician for our Etobicoke Plant. The Industrial Electrician will be responsible for maintenance and repair of paperboard manufacturing equipment in a unionized environment. To be considered for this position, you must be able to work weekly rotating shifts; Days 6:30 am 2:30pm and Afternoons 2:30pm 10:30pm, Monday to Friday. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager. Starting wage for a certified Electrician is $43.29. Shift premiums for afternoon($0.75/hour). All successful applicants must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal background check, and pre-placement medical. **How will you impact WestRock:** * Experience with electrical preventive maintenance programs * Experienced with 480 and 600 VAC, 3 phase along with lower voltages. * Able to trouble shoot and repair production equipment. * Experience with trouble shooting and preventive maintenance of large DC and AC motors/drives. * Able to effectively use standard electrical test equipment including voltmeter, amprobe and megger * Experience with troubleshooting Allen Bradley and Delta V Control Logix PLCs. * Experience with AC and DC drives in fan, pump, and conveyor applications. * Ability to set up AC and DC drives. * Experience with HMI touch screens * AutoCAD * Able to lift up to 50 pounds. * Willing and able to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed. * Able to perform electrical construction projects and repair. * Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area. * Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures. * Perform other duties as assigned. **What you need to succeed:** * Three years of experience as an Industrial Journeyman Electrician. * Must be Red Seal certified- 442A or 309A * Willing and able to participate in safety programs and activities. * Must have good written and verbal communication skills. * Able to effectively work within a team environment. * Solid technical problem solving and communication skills. * Familiar with and able to safely apply with the Canadian/Ontario Electrical Code and other local safety codes, policies, and procedures. * Able to read and interpret facility blueprints and equipment technical manuals. * Attention to detail. * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. * Computer literate and able to be effective and efficient with various computer applications. * Positive, can-do attitude * Willingness to go the extra mile to get it right. **What we offer:** * Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence * Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities * An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential * A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.