Electrotechnician

I’m Simon Mathé, Recruitment Consultant at FED ManuTech, specializing in technical and manufacturing recruitment across the Greater Montreal area.

Job Description
We are currently seeking a Licensed Electrical Technician (C License) to join a well-established company operating in the environmental industrial and manufacturing recycling sector. This role is based in a heavy industrial, unionized, and highly operational environment where technical expertise, autonomy, and fast problem-solving skills are essential on a daily basis.

Main Responsibilities
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and automated equipment
• Carry out electrical repairs, upgrades, and installations on production equipment
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to PLCs, variable frequency drives, and industrial communication networks
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Participate in the maintenance of various industrial equipment such as conveyors, pumps, overhead cranes, etc.
• Follow maintenance procedures and ISO 14001 standards
• Work in a chemical industrial environment requiring full PPE at all times
• Provide technical support to production and supervisory teams

Working Conditions
• Starting salary: $45/hour
• Salary progression up to $58/hour after 2,000 hours worked
• Fixed day shift schedule: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
• Frequent paid overtime opportunities
• Comprehensive group insurance including medical, dental, and telemedicine coverage
• RRSP with employer contribution
• Permanent unionized position
• Vacation offered upon hiring
• Valid work permit with more than one year remaining accepted
• Hiring process includes plant visit and mandatory technical evaluations

• Valid C Electrical License issued by Emploi-Québec (approximately 5,000 supervised hours required)
• DEP, AEC, or equivalent training in electricity, instrumentation, or a related field
• Relevant experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in electrical systems and automation
• Successful completion of a written evaluation with a minimum score of 70%
• Mandatory technical assessment during the plant visit
• Clean criminal background
• Professionalism, autonomy, and strong teamwork skills within a unionized environment