Industrial Electrician

AGS Automotive Systems is a full-service automotive supplier specializing in the manufacture and supply of complex high value-add automotive metal components, including in particular front and rear impact assemblies, principally for pick-ups and the heavy truck market. AGS offers full range of in-house capabilities including design and engineering, high tonnage metal stamping, light weighting solutions, innovative multi-material joining, high performance coatings including chrome plating and automated manufacturing processes.

AGS is committed to delivering high quality, high value products to our customers, who include several of North America's largest automakers. For over 70 years AGS has stood behind our belief in quality, technology, and teamwork.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Electrician is responsible for, but not limited to, diagnosing, and remedying any electrical problems in the plant.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Participating in the preventative maintenance program.
• Repairing and maintaining production equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Navigating through emergency equipment breakdowns and process failures.
• Installation and adjustment of new equipment or new parts to support growth and continuous improvement of production operations.
• Installs, programs, or repairs programmable controllers, VFDs, etc.
• Develops, corrects, and verifies robotic path motions to ensure safety, quality, and equipment efficiency.
• Maintains and repairs building equipment including air compressor systems, water treatment systems, lighting, etc.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Understanding and following safe working practices, including lockout and isolation procedures.
• Follows all safety rules, guidelines and uses appropriate PPE.
• Responsible for maintaining a tidy, clean, and safe work environment on the floor and in the maintenance areas.
• Maintains excellent 5S conditions.
• Works with contractors as necessary to implement new equipment or modify existing equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Industrial Electrician 442A with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant practical experience.
• Experience with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with robotics (KUKA or ABB considered an asset)
• Network communications
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines is a necessity.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong team player, able to interact with all levels within the organization.
• Able to read and understand equipment drawings and manuals.
• Must be able to work in a multi-skilled environment and maintenance aptitude to learn skills other than area of expertise.
• Proficient with Allen-Bradley 5000, 500, and Panel View Plus.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience with CMMS programs would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience in a high-volume stamping and assembly environment would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience with ABB and KUKA would be considered an asset.

Rate of Pay:

$41.00/hr plus shift premiums: +$0.80/hr (afternoon shift); +$1.00/hr (night shift).

Shifts: Days 6:30am-2:30pm, Afternoons 2:30pm-10:30pm, Nights 10:30pm-6:30am (must be okay with any and all shifts).

Accessibility: AGS Automotive Systems is proud to support the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. At AGS we are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request by contacting AGS Human Resources at [email protected]

Equal Opportunity: As an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with all applicable legislation, the Company prohibits any form of harassment or discrimination in the workplace. This applies to all aspects of employment. All employees must be treated equally without discrimination based on matters such as race, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, or disability.