Electrician

PaperWorks (onepaperworks.com) · Kitchener, ON, Canada · First seen 2026-11-05

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Full-time, permanent Industrial Electrician on the Maintenance team at PaperWorks' facility at 120 Trillium Drive, Kitchener, ON (onsite).

Pay is $40.25-$43.19/hour (CAD assumed from Canadian location), plus shift premiums and a discretionary bonus; rotating 12-hour continental shifts (2 weeks days, 2 weeks nights).

Can apply if you hold a licensed 442A or 309A Electrician credential, know the Electrical Safety Code, and have strong PLC programming and electronic board repair experience.

From the posting
locations
ATS location: Kitchener, ON, Canada
actionable
Licensed 442A or 309A Electrician with strong working knowledge of the Electrical Safety Code
employment types
full-time, permanent basis
workplace
out of our facility at 120 Trillium Drive in Kitchener, Ontario
salary
Starting hourly pay rate of $40.25-$43.19
job function
Work as a member of the Maintenance team
role family
PaperWorks is currently seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician
skills
Strong working experience with PLC programming.

Job description

Overview

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, PaperWorks Industries is a leading, integrated North American full-service provider of recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications.

Our purpose is clear. To deliver innovative, value-added packaging solutions to the world while making it a better place for all.

At PaperWorks, we are committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards. Product certifications include the Forest Stewardship Council and 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance.

Summary

PaperWorks is currently seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to work on a full-time, permanent basis out of our facility at 120 Trillium Drive in Kitchener, Ontario.

We offer a competitive compensation package which includes health & dental benefits and disability benefits, as well as a group pension program. Starting hourly pay rate of $40.25-$43.19, plus shift premiums and a discretionary bonus program.

This job posting has one available position. No Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used at any stage of our recruitment process.

Responsibilities

- Work as a member of the Maintenance team to complete scheduled PM’s in a timely manner, and make recommendations for continuous improvement of our PM program and the equipment

- Respond to breakdowns with a sense of urgency.

- Troubleshoot controls and electrical equipment, and make the necessary adjustments to bring equipment up to running status.

- Create/develop and program PLC's (software) as required.

- Complete detailed work logs for all repairs, to help our predictive maintenance process.

- Understand and apply the Electrical Safety Code at all times

- Provide guidance and training to apprentices and junior tradespersons

- Other duties as required.

- Will be working a rotating, 12 hour continental shift schedule (2 weeks days, 2 weeks nights)

Qualifications

- Licensed 442A or 309A Electrician with strong working knowledge of the Electrical Safety Code

- Strong working experience with PLC programming.

- Capable to inspect, test, and repair electronic boards.

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