Electrical Technician

IKO North America; Ironton (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insur

Health Spending Account

Employee Support and Mental Wellness

Short-term and Long-term Disability

401k Match

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Bismarck, Missouri seeks an experienced Electrical Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment across the granule manufacturing plant.

The role ensures safe, reliable operation of motors, control systems, instrumentation, and plant electrical systems while complying with safety and regulatory requirements. The position reports to the Electrical Supervisor and offers a range of benefits and a competitive hourly wage with shifts

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent trade qualification is required or preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with manufacturing, processing, or industrial plant operations is preferred.
• Experience in implementing electrical safety and LOTO procedures.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, motors, controls, PLCs; knowledge of Allen Bradley drives and ControlLogix PLC is a plus.
• Proficient in troubleshooting, diagnosing and testing PLC automated circuits, motors and motor control circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical safety codes and instrumentation sensors.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment, machinery, and control systems.
• Diagnose and correct electrical failures using testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain and repair motors, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Install conduit, wiring, panels, switches, and related electrical components.
• Support plant production by responding to equipment breakdowns and minimizing downtime.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, and company safety standards.
• Follow LOTO procedures and other safety protocols.
• Utilize Maximo CMMS and maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Collaborate with operators, production personnel, and maintenance team members to resolve equipment issues.

Skills

AC/DC electrical systems

Motors & PLCs

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

LOTO procedures

Schematics reading

Maximo knowledge

Teamwork/communication

Instrumentation

Education

Journeyman Electrician certification

High school diploma or GED

Industrial plant operations experience

Tools

Allen Bradley AC Drives

ControlLogix PLC

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

IKO is a global leader in manufacturing roofing products with production facilities worldwide. We are currently seeking an Electrical Technician to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Bismarck, Missouri plant. This plant produces granules from raw material for our vertically integrated shingle manufacturing operation.

Job Summary

The Electrical Technician is responsible forinstalling,maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment throughout the granule manufacturing plant. This role ensures the safe and reliable operation of plant machinery, motors, control systems, instrumentation, and facility electrical systems whilemaintainingcompliance with all safety and regulatory requirements. This role will report to the Electrical Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Install,maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment, machinery, and control systems.
• Diagnose and correct electrical failures using testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain and repair motors, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Install conduit, wiring, panels, switches, and related electrical components.
• Support plant production by responding to equipment breakdowns and minimizing downtime.
• Assistwith equipment upgrades, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, and company safety standards.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and other safety protocols.
• Utilizing Maximo computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Maintainaccuratemaintenance records, work orders, and documentation.
• Collaborate with operators, production personnel, and maintenance team members to resolve equipment issues.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent trade qualification
• High school diploma or GEDrequired.
• Minimum 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing, processing, or industrial plant operations preferred.
• Experience in implementing electrical safety.
• Experience with electrical lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, motors, controls, PLCs, and industrial automation. Knowledge of Allen Bradley AC Drives, ControlLogix PLC, Relay Logic skills is an asset
• Proficient in troubleshooting, diagnosing and testing PLC automated circuit, motors and motor control circuits
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical safety codes
• Knowledge of various instrumentation sensors and transmitters
• Must be able to learn computer-based maintenance software (Maximo knowledge is a plus
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lead, guide, and mentor junior electricians
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential
• Ability to manage time effectively while handling multiple jobs with varying priorities
• Must be able to work in a team setting with other tradesman
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Rotating shift, holidays, and overtime may berequired
• Must wearrequiredpersonal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability tolift upto 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in industrial environments including exposure to dust, noise, heat, and moving equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces asrequired.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift

Safety and Compliance

The Electrical Technician is expected to comply with all safety policies, regulatory requirements, and company procedures to ensure safe and compliant operations at all times. The Electrical Technician must prioritize safety in all tasks. This is a safety sensitive position.

Position Level & Compensation

This position may be filled at Apprentice I, Apprentice II, Technician I, Technician II, or Journeyman level depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated electrical competencies.

Compensation Range:

$31.80 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits of Employment

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401k Match
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Benefits of Employment:

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee’s sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment:

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.