Posted 9 days ago
Licensed Electrician
@ Vuteq Canada Inc.
Woodstock, Ontario
Overview
Vuteq Canada is hiring a Licensed Electrician for its Woodstock, Ontario automotive parts plant. The role plans, installs and repairs wiring, control equipment and plant power systems, and maintains machinery. The posting states a wage of $42.90, rotating shifts with mandatory overtime, and a 30 lb lifting requirement.
Responsibilities:
- Installer et réparer le câblage, les luminaires et les appareils de commande
- Entretenir les machines et effectuer les travaux préventifs
- Dépanner les systèmes d'entraînement, les VFD et les automates programmables
- Consigner les travaux et respecter le Code de sécurité électrique de l'Ontario
Requirements summary:
- Certificat de qualification Électricien industriel d'entretien 309 ou 442
- Deux ans d'expérience pratique minimum
- Connaissances avancées en hydraulique, pneumatique et électronique (atout)
- Permis de conduire valide
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 30 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Maintenance Industrial Electrician 309, 442 certificate of qualification, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, OHSA |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Paid training, Uniform provided, Home office allowance |
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Vuteq Canada Inc.
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Developing the future with passion and sincerity
Full company description
Vuteq Canada is a part of an international corporation, established in Japan in 1965. Today, our global footprint reaches from Asia, to North and South America, with approximately 12,000 team members worldwide. Overseas, our operations began with roots in the transportation industry, and have burgeoned to glass manufacturing, the production of food, and of course, automotive assembly. After recognizing a tremendous opportunity to further develop our automotive manufacturing business, Vuteq Corporation expanded into Canada, breaking ground in 1988. With our customers, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company located in Cambridge, Ontario, and General Motors Canada in Ingersoll, Ontario, Vuteq Canada seized the chance to develop new operations in Woodstock, Ontario – directly in the middle of both customers, right on highway 401. Driven by our kaizen process, we consistently challenge ourselves to evolve with the world around us, with the mindset that change is good, supporting continuous improvement. This is demonstrated through our Technical Centre, which leads our North and South American branches in technological advancements. Vuteq Canada operates on the belief that our people are our greatest asset and strives to cultivate a culture of engagement and positivity amongst all levels of team members. In applying this same mentality to our community involvement, we commit ourselves to strengthening our contributions to the local public, giving back to those who have supported us for so many years. Since 1988, Vuteq Canada has grown immensely from the four team members who started our facility; we now function with over 1,100 individuals – from our on-line team members, to our skilled tradespersons, to our middle management and executive staff – all working together to support Vuteq’s mission: developing the future with passion and sincerity.
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,933
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 573
- Reported office locations
- 920 Keyes Dr, Woodstock, ON N4V 1C2, CA
- 885 Keyes Dr, Woodstock, ON N4V 1C3, CA
- Business categories
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automotive
- Supply Chain Management
- Industrial Automation
- Product Design
- 3D Printing
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Vuteq Canada Inc.
- Vuteq Canada Inc
- Specialties
- Injection Moulding
- Interior Trim
- Engineering
- General Motors
- Toyota
- Glass
- and Manufacturing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Vuteq Canada is a part of an international corporation, established in Japan in 1965. Today, our global footprint reaches from Asia, to North and South America, with approximately 12,000 team members worldwide. Overseas, our operations began with roots in the transportation industry, and have burgeoned to glass manufacturing, the production of food, and of course, automotive assembly. After recognizing a tremendous…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Woodstock, ON |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Injection MouldingInterior TrimEngineering General MotorsToyotaGlassand Manufacturing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 25 |
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Position Title: Licensed Electrician |
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Coordinator
Job Summary
Plans layout installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment. Also repairs and maintains machinery and equipment by performing specific duties.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit; connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
- Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels
- Plans, designs and performs new equipment installations; repairs faulty equipment or systems
- Knowledge of motor theory and VFD controls and possesses ability to troubleshoot complete drive systems
- Calculation and selection of conduit and wire sizes for equipment supply installations
- Complete PM work orders of equipment to manufacturer’s recommendations or PM guide and provide feedback on activities and changes to improve the service of equipment
- Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
- Required to have basic understanding of OHSA regulations on machine safety devices and guarding. Also may be required to modify equipment to meet PreStart to Health and Safety requirements
- Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
- Repair/replace defective parts; lubricate/inspect/clean machine parts as per machinery PM procedures
- Connects wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components
- Diagnosis and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment
- Understand and practice safe working procedures. Use personal protective equipment with lockout/isolation procedures as required. Understand the specific environmental aspects and impacts of maintenance duties and work towards reducing them
- Understand and interpret schematic drawings and symbols, as well as manufacturers’ manuals and specifications and logic diagrams for pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Use fall arrest and safe work practices at elevated heights using Skyjack or ladders to do installations, servicing or removal of plant equipment
- Understanding of power distribution and protection device ratings and proper installation practices. Also required to be competent in the safe operation, modification, and maintenance of plant power systems
- Comply with Ontario Electrical Safety Code regulations for installations and modifications. Required to log activities and review with Inspection authorities for approvals
- Ability to communicate openly and clearly with fellow team members, read/write/understand specific work instructions and procedures, and practice sharing information with others
- Perform other maintenance duties as assigned to meet departmental responsibilities
Job Qualifications
Education
- Must possess a current Maintenance Industrial Electrician 309 or 442 certificate of qualification with a minimum of two years’ practical experience
Experience
- Formal manufacturing electrical experience an asset
- Advanced training/understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics of PLC’s a preferred asset
- Ability to upload, download programs and troubleshoot PLC hardware using laptop computer, an asset
Skills and Abilities
- Good hand-eye coordination and flexibility
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of organization
- Ability to multitask
Other
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Wage $42.90
Clean safe work environment, consistent work, competitive wages, company provided uniforms and allowances for PPE, shift premiums, paid time off, overtime paid after 8 hours
The Company:
Vuteq Canada is a tier 1 automotive manufacturing organization, located in Woodstock, Ontario. We are proud to supply quality products to our customers – Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada and General Motors. We are excited to announce that we recently received the GM Supplier of the year award, for the fourth time!
If you are looking to join a company with a friendly atmosphere, and a passionate team with limitless potential, Vuteq is the place for you!
Apply today to join the Vuteq team!
Are you ready to….
Join a dynamic team building automotive parts
Start a career in automotive
Be part of something bigger
Some of the Perks from working at Vuteq:
- 4 weeks of paid time off
- Shift premium ($0.75-$1.00/hr.)
- Fully employer paid benefits after 6 months
- RRSP contributions and matching DPSP Contributions
- Profit Sharing Dental, Vision and Extended Health care
- Company and Social Events (ex. Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas Parties, Baseball Tournament, Blue Jays Game, Brewery/ Wine Tours)
- Company provided PPE, uniforms, and allowances
- Company provided tools
- Referral Incentive Program
- Participate and support Community Events (Ex. Dairy Capital Run, Men in Heels, Big Brother/ Big Sisters Bowling)
- Company Appreciation lunches
- Turkeys at Christmas
- At Work Challenges
- Annual Perfect Attendance Awards
- Safety Awards
- Onsite Health and Wellness room
- Quality Catch of the week
- Comprehensive Training
- Overtime premium (1.5X regular wage) paid after 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week
- A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and career development
This job is for YOU, if you are:
- Safety-minded- building on our safety minded orientated environment by ensuring all safety requirements are met
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment- manufacturing can be fast paced but also very rewarding
- Willingness to Learn- you will get the opportunity to learn multiple jobs and grow within the company
- Team player- you will be working in a team-based setting producing automotive parts. You will also get the opportunity to socialize with your team outside of work through various social company events
- Other requirements-
- General manufacturing/assembly responsibilities
- Available to work rotating shifts (days, afternoons and midnights)
- Available and willing to work mandatory overtime shifts; this can be before or after your regularly scheduled shift or throughout the week.
- Capability of standing for up to 8 hours/day
- Capability of using your hands and wrists in a repetitive manner
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs repetitively for up to 2 consecutive hours
If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to know more about, apply today!
While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Vuteq Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Other companies may call this role: Manufacturing Team Member, General Labour, Warehouse Associate, Mechanical Assembler, Production Associate
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