Journeyman Electrician (Springfield, IL.)

About the role

REEL USA has an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to support the fabrication of lifting equipment. The Electrician will electrify and assemble electrical components, ensuring all work is performed safely.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical conduit systems including bending, cutting, and securing conduit to meet layout specifications.
• Assemble and wire electrical panels according to schematics and engineering drawings.
• Install and connect electrical components to equipment such as lights, cameras, control panels, and sensors.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems to ensure proper functionality and safety compliance.
• Read and interpret manufacturing plans or blueprints both imperial and metric systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical and production teams to integrate electrical systems into equipment assemblies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of installations, modifications, and repairs.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Handle and move parts, assemblies, and equipment using overhead crane, truck lift, or similar lifting equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or certificate in electrical or electronic technology preferred, or equivalent experience including military.
• 4 to 5 years of training and classroom instruction and job experience in an industrial setting.
• Willing and able to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Able to work independently as well.
• Self-motivated with a track record of dependability including work history.
• A proven positive safety, health, and environmental record.
• Familiar with topics such as personal protective equipment, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, hot work, safe work permitting, emergency response, and hazard awareness.
• Accurate and consistent in performing tasks.
• Familiar with safe and effective use of basic hand tools.
• Able to read blueprints.
• Familiar with stud welding, drilling, treading/tapping, deburring, and sawing.
• Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and good touch perception.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to troubleshoot problems to subtle adjustments to identify and eliminate root cause.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Able to remain calm and react effectively in critical situations.
• Experience with accident and near miss reporting, incident investigation, and accountability to standards.
• Able to learn/Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and aerial work platforms.
• Flexible in performing changing assignments and work schedules.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Physical requirements include but not limited to climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting for extended periods, working at heights from scaffold, ladders, and/or grating, confined space entry activities, lockout/tagout activities, use of hand tools, and occasional heavy lifting (50lbs).
• Ability to distinguish visual colors and shapes through location and maintain through the course of employment.
• Ability to successfully complete electrical and competency assessments.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay.
• Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment.
• Meaningful Work that is Valued.
• Feedback – we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
• Support – you are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally.
• Comprehensive coverage of: Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401k retirement plan with employer match, Short term disability, Long term disability, Paid holidays and paid vacation.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and the working hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Based on business needs, the schedule may change.

Other information

REEL USA is the American branch of REEL International, a global leader in custom-designed handling systems with 80 years of expertise and nearly 3,400 employees worldwide. We are committed to innovation, growth, and building strong relationships with our partners and people. This is a rare opportunity to be involved from day one, make your mark, and grow with a company that is investing in the future of manufacturing in the U.S.

Why REEL?

Our values that inspire us shape our decisions, behaviors, and the way we work together. Our employees around the world are united by our shared values of Health and Safety, Performance, Customer Satisfaction, Respect, Commitment, and Passion. These values all contribute to what some people call “the REEL Spirit.”

Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Background Checks

REEL USA is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All applicants conditionally offered a position must (a) complete and pass a background check and (b) complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result. For certain manufacturing, quality and production positions, a pre-employment physical may be required.