Role overview

Join Our Team as a Licensed Electrician at Johnson Electric!

Location: Stratford, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $42.21-$45.24 per hour Plus Shift premiums Afternoon +$0.50/hr, Night +$0.65/hr, Continental Days +$1.00/hr, Continental Nights +$4.00/hr

Vacancy Type:Existing Position
Schedule:Straight or Continental Nights

As our next Licensed Electrician, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining, troubleshooting, installing, and commissioning advanced manufacturing equipment. Your expertise in industrial electrical systems, automation, PLCs, CNC equipment, and robotics will be critical in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production operations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.

Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.

Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and facility systems

Support the repair, refurbishment, and construction of CNC, PLC, and robotic manufacturing equipment

Install, assemble, debug, and start up new or modified production equipment

Perform electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and controls-related troubleshooting

Support planned maintenance programs and emergency repair activities

Ensure operational efficiency and quality targets are achieved

Maintain technical documentation, electrical schematics, and equipment records

Train new hires and apprentices on electrical standards and maintenance practices

Partner with cross-functional teams to implement new manufacturing projects

Support housekeeping, maintenance organization, and continuous improvement activities

Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety standards

What We’re Looking For:

Certificate of Qualification as an Electrician (442A or 309A)

Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining CNC machining and automated assembly equipment in a manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of PLCs, CNC controls, electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics

Experience troubleshooting automated assembly equipment and robotic systems

Understanding of automotive manufacturing systems and quality requirements

Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work rotating continental shifts

Bonus Points If You Have:

Experience with Fanuc robots

Welding and basic machining experience

Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards

Experience supporting high-volume automotive manufacturing operations

Experience leading or supporting continuous improvement projects

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!

What we offer:

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with applicable legislation, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.