Industrial Electrician (Life Science)

Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES:

Under general direction, builds, installs and troubleshoots electrical wiring systems, electronic components, hardware and equipment with a quality and timely focus in order to build special-purpose machinery, robotic work cells and factory automation projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

· From time to time you may be asked to fulfill the lead role for your discipline.

· Take direction from the Manager, Electrical Assembly and/or the designated Group Lead Electrician.

· Using the electrical design package and customer specifications for reference; plans and coordinates work required to assemble and wire control panels, HMI’s and other sub-assemblies.

· Use the MRP system to check on availability of parts for the job.

· Perform panel wiring, cell wiring and system wiring, including installation of conduits and wireways.

· Report any issues regarding workmanship or design to the Lead Electrician or the Manager, Electrical Assembly.

· Ensure that all print updates are being completed and that rework is properly recorded.

· Following OHSC rules and regulations; determine power requirements for projects and install bus plugs, conduits and cord drops to transformers and/or directly to control panel disconnects.

· Using established procedures for “Power up and Test” perform power up and electrical testing and troubleshooting of the control system in order to enable the start of integration. Repair and/or replace defective components of the system as required.

· Work with the electrical team as well as project managers, customers, designers, toolmakers and programmers to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete and functional system.

· Assist in providing status of completion information in order to maintain Project Status Sheets.

· Participate in tear down and shipping of the equipment, dismantling in an orderly fashion to minimize installation time at the customers’ site.

· Be an ambassador for ATS at the customer’s site, providing a quick and efficient installation of the equipment. Follow all safety procedures according to the ATS Health and Safety Manual in addition to following any onsite customer health and safety procedures.

· Reassemble equipment to the point of buy-off at the customer’s site. Provide customer training when required.

· Fill out daily site reports.

· Work with the Manager to be a positive motivating force within the team. Assist in training apprentices according to ATS manufacturing standards and to the Industrial Electrician apprenticeship training standards.

· Communicate and be a channel for any constructive or objective ideas that arise, helping to keep the manufacturing standards up-to-date and at the highest level. Use the team as a pool of technical knowledge, solving problems together efficiently.

· Travel to customer sites as required for installation and re-integration of systems.

Additional Information

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

A Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Electrician, a Construction and Maintenance Electrician or equivalent certifications from other Provinces or Countries.

Experience:

A completed apprenticeship and/or two to three years of hands-on electrical wiring, troubleshooting and maintenance experience as a licensed electrician. Preference will be given to those with electronics, machine building or robotics expertise. Must be capable of working in a team environment and be able to maintain a positive attitude and consistent contribution to the projects assigned.