IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

POSITION: ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. is a manufacturer of quality commercial and residential roofing products and part of the IKO Group of Companies. We presently have a full-time opportunity for an Electrical Apprentice to join our team based in Brampton, Ontario.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will report directly to the Electrical Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Attend a Skilled Trades Ontario approved Industrial Electrician 442A apprenticeship program. Attend safety training courses and crew meetings. Housekeeping E.g., Keep electrical shop, electrical rooms and maintenance computer desk clean and clean up after all jobs. Install, examine, replace/repair electrical wiring, receptacles, conduits, lighting fixtures, and other components such as switches, relays, circuit breakers and fuse disconnects. Troubleshoot, repair/replace and maintain electrical and electronic control systems such as sensors, AC/DC drives, AC/DC motors, HMIs and PLCs Testing and calibration of instruments such as level sensors, thermocouples/RTDs etc. Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications. Conduct preventive maintenance programs. Work closely with operations and maintenance personnel Comply with internal and corporate policies, procedures and regulations with respect to Health and Safety Operate a lift truck where required. Other duties assigned by the supervisor.

General Requirements:

Registered in a Skilled Trades Ontario approved apprenticeship program.Meets all Government requirements to be eligible for the Electrician program.Must have full set of metric standard tools.Must be able to work shifts as well as some extended hours and weekends.Must have interpersonal, problem solving & trouble shooting skills.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.Must be able to walk and/or stand 70-90% of the shiftMust be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.