Electrician Lead Hand

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Job Title: Electrician Lead Hand
Location: Port Colborne, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Maintenance/Repair
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Lead Hand Electrician - Port Colborne, Ontario

Help Us Shape the Future of Nutrition

Location: Port Colborne, Ontario

Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly - Operations

Compensation: $39.76/hr - This position offers a complete benefit package, including retirement, health, life, vision, and dental insurance

Pre-employment Requirement: Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference check

About the Role

We're seeking a Lead Hand Electrician to join our Port Colborne team. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing operations while producing high-quality results that meet ADM's standards. The position involves both hands-on electrical work and team coordination in a fast-paced industrial environment.

You'll provide leadership to the electrical team, support maintenance operations, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and company standards.

What You'll Do

Provide daily leadership, direction, and coordination to electricians and maintenance team members
Act as a liaison between supervision and the electrical team, communicating priorities and updates
Support scheduling and assignment of work orders to ensure timely completion
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to safety rules and guidelines
Assist with training, mentoring, and development of team members
Troubleshoot industrial controls, including Allen-Bradley (AB) PLCs, VFDs, motor control systems, and electronic equipment
Perform and oversee installation of conduits, wiring, lighting fixtures, transformers, switchgear, PLC-controlled systems, motors, and conveyor systems
Install a wide variety of electrical devices and control circuits
Repair, rebuild, and upgrade electrical equipment
Read and interpret ladder logic diagrams and apply PLC principles
Perform preventative maintenance and ensure completion of work orders
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the department
Ensure proper care and maintenance of electrical and electronic tools and equipment
Perform other assigned tasks as required

What You Bring

Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Extensive knowledge of electrical and electronic systems
PLC troubleshooting experience required; AB PLC experience preferred
Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), instrumentation, and calibration
Strong computer skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication abilities
Strong commitment to safety and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards

Education and Experience

Must hold valid trade certifications:
- 442A - Industrial Electrician
- 309A - Construction & Maintenance Electrician
3-5 years of experience leading or managing a team
Leadership or supervisory experience in an industrial environment considered an asset

What's in It for You

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Competitive retirement plan

• Paid training and opportunities for career growth

• A safe, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace

• The chance to contribute to a global company that's improving lives through nutrition

Other Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment medical and reference checks

• Regular, reliable attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as needed

• Commitment to ADM's Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

• Relocation assistance is not available

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, standing, climbing, and working at heights

• Ability to bend, kneel, and work with tools as part of daily responsibilities

• Must follow ADM health and safety standards and comply with all applicable local and provincial legislation

• Accountable for full compliance with all safety and EHS requirements and promoting a strong safety culture

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Job Post Date: 04/01/26