Electrician (Night Shift - 442A)

August 7, 2026

Industrial Electrician – 442A (Night Shift) Bring your troubleshooting skills to a stable, growing manufacturer where your work keeps essential operations moving. Polycorp Ltd. is a global leader in engineered polymer products, proudly serving customers in the Transportation, Mining and Protective Linings industries. We are looking for a skilled, safety-minded Maintenance Electrician to join our Maintenance team in a full-time role. Based in Elora, Ontario, Polycorp offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, a pension plan, and a collaborative team environment. Located less than 30 minutes from Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career close to home. In this hands-on role, you will install, troubleshoot, repair, program, calibrate and maintain industrial electrical systems and equipment. You will help maximize uptime across the facility by completing corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment, controls, motors, drives, wiring systems, lighting, stand-by power systems, instrumentation and related equipment. What You’ll Do <ul> <li>Respond promptly to machine breakdowns to maximize equipment uptime</li> <li>Support emergency call-ins for facility and equipment repairs when required</li> <li>Maintain plant electrical cabinets, motors, brushes, disconnects and lighting</li> <li>Complete corrective and preventive maintenance work as assigned</li> <li>Monitor and maintain electrical supplies</li> <li>Support engineering and continuous improvement initiatives related to electrical standards</li> <li>Coordinate with contractors and internal teams as needed</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Keep work areas clean, organized and safe</li> <li>Manage and estimate project work and scope requirements</li> <li>Communicate professionally with team members, contractors and stakeholders</li> <li>Guide, coach and support service team members when required</li> <li>Prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Perform all duties safely, efficiently and productively</li> </ul> What You Bring <ul> <li>Valid 442A Industrial Electrician licence</li> <li>3–5 years of electrician experience in a manufacturing environment</li> <li>Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills</li> <li>PLC programming experience </li> </ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>Comprehensive health and dental coverage (Employer Paid Benefits) </li> <li>Pension plan with employer match up to 5 + 1%</li> <li>Fun social activities throughout the year, including golf tournaments, BBQs, and team events</li> <li>$1000 Annual Tool Allowance </li> <li>$1000 Annual Education Assistance Program </li> <li>Paid uniform program</li> <li>Steady work with a business that supports essential services and serves a global customer base</li> <li>3 Weeks' Vacation to start</li> </ul> Ready to keep a world-class manufacturing operation running? Apply today and bring your electrical expertise to Polycorp. Polycorp is committed to health and safety, accessibility, and AODA compliance. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process, including interview materials or processes; please contact Human Resources to arrange support. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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