Skilled Trade –Electrician - Windsor, ON

Electrician Journeypersons are paid a top hourly base rate of $55.95 per hour plus applicable shift, overtime, and holiday premiums. 

At Ford Motor Company of Canada, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live. As we continue our journey to establish Windsor Operations globally as a Technical Centre of Excellence, we are seeking qualified applicants for opportunities within our skilled trade workforce as an Electrician (309A or 442A).

YOUR IMPACT:

 

• Support manufacturing process through efficient maintenance and upgrading of machine electrical systems and maximization of machine uptime
• Apply electrical principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products focusing on safety, quality and productivity
• Effectively troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and software failures in a timely manner
• Identify through-put constraints and drive root cause improvements
• Lead teams and projects aimed at improving productivity, efficiency, and safety

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
 

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have completed a recognized apprenticeship and hold a Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) 309A / 442A (if a Certificate of Apprenticeship has not been attained, applicants with 8 years of experience in the trade after receiving the CofQ will be considered).
• Must be willing and able to perform work on a rotating three-shift basis with extended hours and work weeks as may be required.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• “Red Seal” certification is an asset.
• Prior working experience with Computerized Numerically Controlled (C-N-C) machines with knowledge and applied experience in machine tool component position geometry and process integration.
• Working knowledge and experience with precision bearings, setup gauging tools, tool mounting systems, and lubricant systems.
• Requires working knowledge and experience of automation machinery specifications (proficient with machining, repairing and/or rebuilding working details and machine components using lathes, mills, grinders etc.)
• Proficiency in reading and comprehension of technical drawings and schematics for determination of machining and assembly equipment and tooling parameters.
• Requires working knowledge in the use of measuring instruments to verify dimensional characteristics.
• Preferable candidates should be capable of effectively performing their duties with minimal
• Supervision and be capable of working independently.
• Applicants must be willing to upgrade certain skills if required.
   
   

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained.  If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment processes, where needed, upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.     

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.

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