General Maintenance Electrical / Mechanical

Job Description

TITLE: General Maintenance Electrical / Mechanical REF. NO.: GME20260511

**DEPARTMENT: Maintenance EFFECTIVE DATE: 2026.05.11 **

STATUS: Hourly - Bargaining Unit CLOSING DATE: 2026.05.17

SUMMARY: The General Maintenance Electrical / Mechanical will work as part of a team to install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in a manufacturing environment. The position will also support in repairing, maintaining, overhauling and installing a variety of machinery, including pumps, motors, grinders, blowers, compressors, presses, injection systems and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. The incumbent will be reporting to the Facilities and Maintenance Manager.

ROLE:

• To plan and assist in the implementation of a rigorous, preventative maintenance program as well as a predictive maintenance program to minimize the plant's downtime.
• Troubleshoot all phases of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, pneumatic and hydraulic systems of all plant equipment.
• Work alongside, give direction and/or assist outside contractors whom have been hired to assist the organization.
• Have a solid understanding and the ability to program and troubleshoot in-plant PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) system.
• Dismantle, clean, and re-assemble equipment as needed.
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up.
• Identify and correct any problems found in machines, equipment, or processes in order to facilitate production.
• Coordinate and report on all equipment defects and/or failures to the Facilities and Maintenance Manager.
• Participate in workplace safety and ensure compliance with all Health and Safety standards in accordance with current legislation and Active Exhaust's Health and Safety Policy and best practices.
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• A college diploma in Electro-Mechanical (Robotics) program
• Minimum 5 years' Industrial Electrician experience is an asset with preference given to those with a background in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude including knowledge of hydraulic, pumps and compressors, pneumatic and PLC controls, math skills and strong troubleshooting ability
• Ability to understand blueprints and specifications
• Must be computer literate (including familiarity with Microsoft office suite)
• Must be willing to work outside of regular business hours and perform on call support as required in support of plant operations
• Demonstrates initiative and can work both independently and/or as part of a team
• Analytical thinker with the ability to take a logical approach to problem-solving** **

REQUIREMENTS:

• Min. grade 12 or equivalent education
• Must pass both written and practical weld test
• Fluent in English
• Conscientious and punctual
• Willing to learn

VACANCIES: 1 Afternoon Shift (3:30pm - 12am)

RATE: $33.09

• $33.34 - Subject to assessment of skills and qualifications by Active following a 60 working days probationary period
• Shifts may vary
• Shift Premium where applicable