Electrician (Certified)

by Presstran Industries

Location: St. Thomas, Ontario
Date Posted: Oct 29, 2025
Presstran Industries

Job Description

locations
St. Thomas – Presstran, Ontario, CA
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Today
job requisition id
R00217749

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The electrician is responsible for carrying out installation, repairs, troubleshooting, maintenance and upgrading of electrical components, wiring, and equipment as required to minimize downtime and maintain or improve efficiency.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1.   Current Industrial Electrician license 442a or 309a.

2.   Equivalent to completion of community college or specialized trade courses up to 2 academic years.

3.   Industrial experience considered an asset, especially the ability to function effectively in a team environment.

4.   Own tools required.

DUTIES:

1. Repairs/replaces/maintains/installs electrical components, wiring and electrical equipment and/or plant fixtures (including programming and troubleshooting).

2. Locates/determines reasons for electrical failure.

3. Completes PMs as assigned by Supervisor.

4. Participates in the training of apprentices as assigned by Supervisor.

5. Follow plant lockout procedure.

6. Ensures all guards including panel doors are in place.

7. Uses proper safety equipment on aerial work platforms or above 9 feet.

8. Assist other maintenance trades as required.

9. Uses Maintenance Reliability Manager Maintenance Program.

10. Comes to work each day, as scheduled.

11. Approaches each day and each challenge with a positive attitude.

12. Conducts themselves in a professional manner when receiving or giving feedback/information, whether it is positive or constructive.

13. Supports and models the Presstran operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook and “How We Work Together”, Magna Employee’s Charter, Magna Corporate Constitution.

14. Follows and complies with all operational procedures/policies as stated in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environmental programs (eg. ISO/IATF-16949, ISO14001).

15. Required to adhere to all Health and Safety programs in accordance with the OHSA. Follows and ensures the Company’s procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed throughout their assigned area.

16. Takes pride in keeping their work area clean and tidy.

Other duties as required.

EQUIPMENT and/or PRODUCT FAMILIARITY:

- Equipment: Various hand tools, various meters, drill press, benders, threader, man-lift, forklift, crane, T3.

- Product: Various conduit, miscellaneous electrical fittings, lighting fixtures, receptacles, various motors, control panels.

- Software: RS LOGIX 5, RS LOGIX 500, PANELBUILDER, RS View, Indramat Visual Motion

RESPONSIBILITY AND WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The electrician carries out work orders/directives, using written/graphic/verbal instructions, provided by the supervisor/team leader. The electrician also carries out requests by department supervisors on off shifts where no maintenance supervisor is available. The electrician requires good communication skills to exchange/collect information. The position may require the incumbent to work in confined/awkward positions with exposure to elements such as noise/temperature/heights. The incumbent generally provides their own tools as necessary to perform duties.

ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Presstran has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International

Application Contact Information

Company Name:   Presstran Industries
Application URL: Click here to apply online