Journeyman Electrician

  • $62,500–$85,000 Per Year

Highlights

Troubleshoot communication between PLCs/PCs and ASCII devices such as barcode readers, scales, label printers, digital displays, terminals, RFID, and wireless networks. Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Help develop and implement preventive maintenance procedures for electronically controlled equipment, plant instrumentation, and data collection systems.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLake Odessa, MI
Salary$62,500–$85,000 Per Year

Description

Job Summary:
  • Sign-on Bonus: $5,000
  • Shift Available: 2nd
  • Compensation: Up to $41.00/Hourly
  • $3/Hourly Weekly Attendance Bonus
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Manufacturing Process Reliability:
  • Maintain manufacturing processes in accordance with industry standards and specifications.
Safety, Health, and Environment:
  • Operate standard maintenance tools effectively and safely, including power tools, hand tools, and electrical testing equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks, including Annual PMs.
  • Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics proficiently.
  • Demonstrate a strong personal safety philosophy and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
  • Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions.
  • Troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues independently.
  • Follow all safety rules, regulations, and departmental policies; contribute to the development of improved safety techniques.
  • Identify root causes of equipment problems by observing operation, listening for irregularities, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
  • Understand and maintain certification in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Maintenance Operations:
  • Identify and document required follow-up work.
  • Gather necessary materials, tools, documentation, and work order information.
  • Investigate job sites to determine scope for reactive work.
  • Prepare work areas, including setting up scaffolding and ensuring safety compliance.
  • Respond to unscheduled or emergency work as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Transition to the next job upon completion or as instructed.
  • Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor to resolve issues during work execution.
Work Order Management:
  • Complete closeout activities: tool and parts reconciliation, sanitation tagging, functional testing, and predictive maintenance validation.
  • Submit completed hardcopy work orders with details including:
    • Work description
    • Symptoms
    • "As Found " and "As Left " conditions
    • Start/finish time
    • Labor hours
    • Noted deficiencies, delays, and job plan feedback
Communication:
  • Provide clear, written communication in daily pass-downs regarding issues and actions.
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
  • Help develop and implement preventive maintenance procedures for electronically controlled equipment, plant instrumentation, and data collection systems.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot electronic equipment, control systems, and instrumentation.
  • Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and repair skills with analog and digital control devices and sensors.
  • Operate and use diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes and volt-ohm meters (VOM).
  • Troubleshoot communication between PLCs/PCs and ASCII devices such as barcode readers, scales, label printers, digital displays, terminals, RFID, and wireless networks.
  • Apply a methodical approach to solving technical problems.
  • Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley systems (preferred).

Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Electrical/Maintenance Journeyman License ( State of Michigan).
  • Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
  • Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and wiring schematics.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs and Ladder Logic.
  • Certification in LOTO procedures.
  • Willingness to join the Hazmat team.
  • Availability to work weekends and off-shift hours as required.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Programming and troubleshooting experience with Allen-Bradley systems.
  • Maintenance experience in a food processing environment.
  • Proficiency in using calibration/test equipment (e.g., RTD calibrators, digital multimeters, 4 20 mA units).
  • Ability to troubleshoot:
    • 480 VAC 3-phase motor controls.
    • 120 VAC and 24 VDC control circuits.
  • Computer literacy and eagerness to learn SAP/PPE systems.

Skills and Certifications:
  • Journeyman License in the State of Michigan
  • Programming and troubleshooting skills, preferably with Allen-Bradley
  • Safety, Health, and Environment compliance
  • Strong electrical & mechanical aptitude
  • Certified in LOTO
  • PLC and Ladder Logic troubleshooting
  • Self-starter with strong prioritization skills
  • 3 years manufacturing maintenance experience
  • Troubleshooting 480 VAC 3-phase and 120/24 VDC control circuits
  • Food processing maintenance experience
  • Use of calibration and diagnostic tools
  • SAP/PPE system familiarity

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