Electrician Apprentice

Job Number: 55046 
Group: Cosma International  
Division: PRESSTRAN INDUSTRIES - BLD1 
Job Type: Apprentice 
Location: ST. THOMAS 

Group Description

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.

Position Summary

Under the guidance of a qualified electrician, the electrician apprentice is responsible for assisting with and/or carrying out installation, repairs, and maintenance of electrical components, wiring and equipment. The apprentice is responsible for adhering to all legislated regulations and training requirements as outlined in the signed contract.

Key Responsibilities

1. Repairs/replaces/maintains/installs electrical components, wiring and electrical equipment of assigned machinery and/or plant fixtures
2. Locates/determines reasons for electrical failure
3. Attends, and completes with a passing grade, the government required education
4. Follows plant lockout procedure
5. Ensures all guards including panel doors and in place
6. Uses proper restraints on aerial work platforms or above 9 feet.
7. Maintenance Reliability Manager Maintenance Program
8. Comes to work each day, as scheduled.
9. Approaches each day and each challenge with a positive attitude.
10. Conducts themselves in a professional manner when receiving or giving feedback/information, whether it is positive or constructive.
11. Supports and models the Presstran operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook and “How We Work Together”, Magna Employee’s Charter, Magna Corporate Constitution.
12. Follows and complies with all operational procedures/policies as stated in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environmental programs (e.g. ISO/IATF-16949, ISO14001).
13. 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.
14. Takes pride in keeping their work area clean and tidy.
15. Other duties as required.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

1. Equivalent to completion of high school (grade 12)
2. Skill gained by experience - over 1 year and including 2 years
3. Requires own tools
4. Industrial experience considered an asset, especially the ability to function effectively in a team environment.

Additional Information

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Benefits:

Medical and Dental Coverage. Plant wide Incentive Program – based on a number of factors, all members of our team receive an Incentive Bonus, if requirements are met. Magna Profit Sharing. Matched GRRSP. Company paid life insurance and AD&D coverage. Educational Assistance program.  Work boot, safety glasses and custom molded earplug allowances.

Weekly pay via direct deposit. Barbecues and Children’s Christmas Party.

Roger’s cell phone plan available to Presstran Team Members,  month Employee discounts (new vehicle, amusement parks etc.)