Electrician Field Service PLC Robotic and Automation


City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Title: Electrician Field Service PLC Robotic and Automation
Category:
EmploymentType: Permanent
Description:
Construction or Industrial Electrical Technician – PLCs, VFDs, and Servo Drives a must –
Join a High-Performing Service Team
Looking for a role where every day brings new challenges, new technology, and real impact? We’re expanding our Service Team and need a technician who thrives in fast-paced industrial environments. If you enjoy solving complex electrical issues, working with cutting-edge automation, and supporting customers who rely on you to keep their operations moving, this is the place for you.
Pay and Benefits:
  • $80-100,000
  • 8-5 PM
  • Health plan with life, dental and vision (split 50/50)
  • HSA of $2500/year
  • 3 paid sick days and flexibility for unpaid time off 
  • up to 4% DPSP and 4% RRSP match
  • $30/month for phone bill
What You’ll Be Doing
  • Take the lead on diagnosing and restoring a wide range of industrial electrical and electromechanical systems
  • Work hands-on with multiple automation brands, including advanced PLC/HMI platforms from Siemens, Allen Bradley, Automation Direct, and Schneider
  • Tackle problems involving drive systems, motion control, servo equipment, and high-precision automation
  • Use your knowledge of machine vision technology (Cognex, Keyence) to keep inspection and sensing systems operating accurately
  • Navigate and interpret electrical drawings and schematics with confidence
  • Support robotic automation cells across several manufacturers (Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa, Dobot)
  • Test, troubleshoot, and maintain critical safety components such as light curtains and dual-channel safety controls
  • Carry out proactive maintenance to prevent downtime for clients
  • Pitch in on mechanical repairs where needed
  • Be available for overtime or weekend work during urgent service periods
  • Keep detailed service notes and provide clear updates to the Service Manager
  • Join a rotating on-call schedule (1 week every 8), mostly just to answer a and schedule a service call for the next day, not typically to go to the job site. Paid or time off -
What You Bring to the Team
  • Certified Journeyperson Electrician (Red Seal)
  • Strong industrial electrical knowledge and hands-on troubleshooting ability
  • Comfort working with both electrical and mechanical machinery
  • Ability to work solo at customer sites or collaborate with a service crew
  • Professional communication, customer-friendly attitude, and reliability
  • Strong focus on safe work practices and delivering quality results
Company:
Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting