Electrician

Job Title:  Electrician

Location:  Richmond, BC

Employment Type:  Direct placement

Industry:  Printing & Packaging

Schedule:  Rotating shifts (8am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday)

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Electrician's role is to provide preventative maintenance and on call troubleshooting services for plant and plant equipment (i.e., Printing Presses, Laminators, Extruder, Slitting Machines, conveyors etc.). When not troubleshooting technical issues, the Electrician performs regular inspections of machinery, order materials, dispose waste material and research various components and inventory as required. The Electrician maintains constructive relationships with colleagues, internal customers and suppliers, keeps an open dialogue with the team by identifying concerns and opportunities for improvement and adheres to all company policies while contributing to a respectful workplace.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

What You'll Do:

• Design and install control circuits, troubleshoot and repair various machines such as Printing Presses, Laminators, Extruders, Slitting Machines, Bag Machines, and Gas Fired Web Dryers. 
• Perform maintenance on the buildings and facilities, both indoors and outdoors.
• Provides on-call duties when necessary. 
• Embrace continuous improvement activities and maintain an open dialogue with the production departments to identify concerns and opportunities for improvement. 
• Deliver information to managers, supervisors, and team leaders in a constructive manner. 
• Adhere to company policies, including Health and Safety, and contribute to a Respectful Workplace.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Interprovincial Red Seal Certification as an Electrician.
• Knowledge of PLC software (i.e., Allen Bradley, Siemens) 
• Able to design electrical systems and repair electrical equipment. 
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Manufacturing environment at a Journeyman level.
• Valid Operators Certificate for Forklift, Scissor lift & Genie Boom. (Will train)
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office).
• Printing industry experience is considered a strong asset but not required.
• Fall Protection and Confined Space Course. (Will train)
• HVAC experience.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Self-motivated and works independently with minimal supervision. 
• Able to speak, read and write effectively in English.
• Organizational and prioritizing skills. 
• Ability to work 8-hour rotating shifts Monday - Friday (days & afternoons).
• Bonafide physical requirements to carry out the duties of the role include; standing, walking, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 35lbs. 

What We Have to Offer:

• A competitive compensation package that includes paid time off, profit share bonus, pension and comprehensive flexible benefits that are customizable to you and your family's needs. 
• Allowances for Safety Boots, Tools, Prescription Safety Eyewear & Custom Molded Ear Plugs.
• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivated work environment where you can develop your potential and launch an exciting career.

After you , you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

Acara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law.

Acara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.