Electrician

Description
Position Details:
Title: Electrician
Location: Three Rivers, MI
Shift: This is a union facility, and your shift is not guaranteed, but there are openings on all shifts! (1st: 6a-2p; 2nd: 2p-10p; 3rd: 10p-6a)
Compensation: $40/hr starting pay + OT! Pay increases are outlined in your contract.
Benefits: Health Care, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, FSA, HSA, An Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness Programs, 401(k) Match, Retirement Contribution (ARC), Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Short-Term Incentive Program, Discount Programs, Wage Adjustments, Life and Disability Insurance

Position Description:
Seeking an experienced industrial electrician with 3-phase 480V and industrial troubleshooting experience to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand, power, and precision measuring tools. The electrician diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. The electrician is responsible for connecting wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. Responsible for observing and following all safety regulations and required PPE.
• Ability to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures.
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state and federal levels.
• Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions, and other miscellaneous electrical functions.
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Demonstrate mechanical knowledge.
• Competent with programming VFD's.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to utilize a forklift and manlift safely.
• Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot PLCs.
• Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of the system.
• Perform duties in a work environment that will be hot, cold, dirty, and fast-paced.
• Self-starter yet able to take orders as directed.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to interface with machine operators and set up personnel to troubleshoot equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Company is looking for experienced electricians - military experience counts! If you served 4+ years in the military as a Navy Electrician's Mate, or have a similar experience completing the required tasks, then this is for you!
• Available to work overtime and flexible schedule as required within the union facility agreement.
• Available to work any shift as required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical including drug testing
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a certified journeyperson's card (or similar contractual Journeyperson status) or documentation of eight years minimum of experience in a specific trade from previous employers on company letterhead to be competitive as a civilian applicant.