Journeyman Electrician

Principal Accountabilities

• Maintain manufacturing processes in accordance with industry standards and specifications.
• 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.
• Identify 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.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor to resolve issues during work execution.
• Complete closeout activities: tool and parts reconciliation, sanitation tagging, functional testing, and predictive maintenance validation.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley systems (preferred).

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• An Electrical/Maintenance Journeyman License (State of Michigan).
• A minimum of 3 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• A strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• The ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and wiring schematics.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs and Ladder Logic.
• A certification in LOTO procedures.
• A 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).
• The 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.
• A strong electrical & mechanical aptitude.
• A certification in LOTO.
• PLC and Ladder Logic troubleshooting.
• A 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.