Industrial Electrician / Maintenance Professional - Custom Castings in Winnipeg, Manitoba at Nordstern Group of Companies

Custom Castings is an integrated, single-source solutions provider delivering consistent, high-quality aluminum permanent mold castings to our customers.

At Custom Castings, our people and our culture matter. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where individual values, beliefs, and practices are recognized and valued. Come work with us!

Position Overview:

In this role, you will perform critical electrical and general maintenance duties to ensure maximum equipment efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness across our facility. You will be a key player in minimizing downtime, responding to urgent breakdowns, and supporting the overall policies, goals, and operational objectives of the company.

Why Custom Castings?

What makes us a Great Place to Work? Mostly, it’s our people. We also offer a strong total rewards package, including:

• • $2000 hiring bonus
  • Competitive Salary
  • 4-day workweek for weekday shifts
  • Off-shift premiums
  • Paid lunch and coffee breaks
  • Absent Time Paid hours
  • Full benefits package including RRSP matching
  • Comprehensive training program
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Work boots and Safety Glasses reimbursement
  • Continuous Improvement culture with employee rewards
  • Active Social Committee

Key Responsibilities:

• • Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Read and interpret wiring diagrams and ladder logic to identify issues and determine material or replacement parts needs.
  • System Installation & Assembly: Create, wire, install, and troubleshoot electrical control systems, including motors, starters, push-button stations, valve controls, and safety switches.
  • Conduit & Circuitry: Handle conduit and control circuit installations, wiring, motor controls, signal wiring, and general plant circuitry.
  • Breakdown Response: Respond promptly, calmly, and appropriately to plant emergencies and equipment breakdown situations to minimize production impact.
  • Collaboration: Clearly communicate with peers, supervisors, and other departments to ensure priority jobs are completed safely and on time.
  • General Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance duties and other tasks as assigned by management to keep the facility running at peak performance.

What You Bring:

• • Certification: Valid Red Seal Trades Certification (Electrician) is required.
  • Technical Experience: Strong experience in industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, automation, and pneumatics.
  • PLC Knowledge: Experience with PLCs is considered a strong asset, though not strictly required.
  • Skills: Exceptional decision-making, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities under minimal supervision.
  • Communication: Strong oral and written English communication skills.
  • Safety & Work Ethic: A proven safety record, strong work ethic, and a demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads to meet tight deadlines.
  • Flexibility: Must be available to work nights and weekends if required, and open to overtime based on production demands.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.