Skilled Trade - Electrician

Overview

Skilled Trade - Electrician - Oakville, ON at Ford Motor Company. Electrician Journey persons are paid a top hourly base rate of $53.00 plus applicable shift, overtime, and holiday premiums. At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations and shaping the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada.

• Adhere to all health and safety rules in compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards
• Maintain equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Assist other trades/operators as required
• Participate in the training of electrical apprentices as required
• Participate in problem-solving meetings to help eliminate downtime
• Coordinate die repair and preventative maintenance scheduling to meet job deadlines
• Generate and implement cost savings and process improvement suggestions

• Must have completed a recognized apprenticeship and hold a Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) 309A / 442A (if a Certificate of Apprenticeship has not been attained, applicants with 8 years of experience in the trade after receiving the CofQ will be considered)
• Must be able to work all shifts (days, afternoons, midnights) on a rotating schedule

• Working knowledge with PLCs (e.g., Allen Bradley, RSLogix 5000, Square D, Control Logix) servo controls and variable frequency drives (e.g., Rockwell Powerflex)
• Proficient in reading electrical blueprints and ladder logic prints; knowledge of Ethernet, DH+, and RS Links/Logics
• Strong computer skills
• Experience in industrial controls, conveyance systems, sub-stations, motor control centers, power distribution panels, electrical starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems
• Experience in a multi-disciplined fast-paced environment where Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, and Environment (SQDCPME) are the focus
• Troubleshooting electrical and robotic systems and equipment (e.g., Fanuc, Kawasaki, ABB, Siemens)

Note:

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment processes, where needed, upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.