Industrial Electrician

Job Description:

DIRECT HIRE - Worker will start on Day 1 as an Industrial Electrician. Candidates must hold a Journeymans card or have at least 7+ years of direct electrician experience in an industrial manufacturing environment working on manufacturing equipment (not facilities maintenance).

A qualified journeyman electrician with construction or facilities experience is not a fit. Electrical work must be focused on machines in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Industrial Maintenance & Electrical Maintenance
• High Voltage & Medium Voltage Systems: Experience with 480V, 120V, and 24-volt DC circuitry
• PLC Experience: Allen Bradley preferred
• Understanding of Program Frequency Drives: Familiarity is important (controls engineers assist but knowledge of parameters is expected)
• CNC Machining Facility Experience: CNC experience is preferred
• Fanuc and Siemens Controller Experience: Strong preference for candidates with knowledge of these CNC machine controllers

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working on CNC machines in any industry
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley CNC systems

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, CNCs, Frequency Drives, motors, and associated circuitry
• Exposure to 24V DC, 120V, 277V, and 480V circuits
• Troubleshooting tasks may include working on proximity switches, light screens, safety circuits, cables, Ethernet and communication issues, motors, drives, relays, etc.

Additional Information:

• Pay: $40 an hour with a $1 shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Shifts: Candidates can expect to begin on 2nd (2PM - 10PM) or 3rd (10PM - 6AM) shift
• Overtime: Required 2-3 Saturdays per month as per the union contract; overtime schedules are posted every Thursday and operate on a rotational basis
• Overtime Pay:
  • Over 40 hours & Saturdays: 1.5x hourly pay
  • Sundays & Holidays: 2x hourly pay

Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess either:
  • A four-year Journeyperson electrical card OR
  • 8 years of documented relevant job experience (on company letterhead)
• Candidates may be strong in either CNC or PLC experience, but both are not required
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate troubleshooting abilities during the interview process

Note: Many candidates fail to answer technical questions during the interview process. Ensure resumes align with actual experience before applying.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Journeymans card or 7+ years of direct electrician experience
• Industrial experience working on manufacturing equipment (not facilities maintenance)
• Experience with industrial electrical maintenance and troubleshooting
• Experience with high voltage (480V, 120V, 24V DC circuits)
• PLC troubleshooting and familiarity with Allen Bradley
• Understanding of Program Frequency Drives
• CNC Machining Facility Experience Preferred
• Fanuc and Siemens controller experience is a plus
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs, CNCs, Frequency Drives, motors, and circuits