What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician position at Gildan Activewear Inc?
Who we are:
Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.
The opportunity:- The primary function of this job is to safely install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring that all work is in accordance with relevant codes.
- Responsible for the Electrical preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on the following equipment: air conditioning, filtration, auxiliary building equipment, opening, carding, drawing, and spinning.
- To be always reasonably available for any problems that may occur which involve anything electrical, availability to be on call when needed.
- Maintain all processing units throughout the plant
- Maintain and/or repair electrical equipment; repair and/or replace wiring.
- Maintain fire systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical problems.
- Maintain air compressors.
- Maintain HVAC Systems
- Electrical construction and installation
- Using ladders, scaffolds, and doing roof tasks in a safe manner
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring equipment, apparatus, and fixtures using proper hand tools and power tools.
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and/or other components.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards and defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with relevant codes.
- Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, etc., to ensure compatibility and safety of systems.
- 12-hours night shifts, 7pm to 7am.
- We now offer Weekly Pay!
- Stable and supportive work environment
- This opportunity is based in our Yarns Division
The requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Associates Degree preferred.
- 1-3 years electrical experience
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a cotton dust environment.
- Ability to follow instructions and willingness to work with a team.
- Exceptional attendance and work ethic
- Ability to work safely at all times, observing all electrical safety requirements related to the job and plant.
- Ability to work in a cotton dust environment.
- Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards
- Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities
- Benefit from continuous training opportunities
- Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Find your fit with us:
We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off