Electrical Technician

Lincoln Electric; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan: OIP

Target Bonus: 5%

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking an Electrical Technician to create, maintain, and repair electrical components and equipment. You will collaborate with technicians and engineers to keep machinery running, read blueprints, and perform testing with meters and scop tools.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2–3 years of plant-floor electrical experience, and strong communication with a willingness to travel as needed. ISO training and adherence to safety standards are part of the job.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; technical degree a plus.
• 2–3 years of hands-on electrical experience on a plant floor preferred.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and schematics.
• Strong communication, time management and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace defective parts in generators, motors, controllers and electrical fixtures.
• Install, maintain and repair electro-mechanical and electronic components.
• Wire motor power control circuits; interpret blueprints and diagrams.
• Test wire connections with meters and oscilloscopes.
• Assemble junction boxes and harnesses per prints.
• Collaborate with engineers and contractors; travel as needed.
• Participate in ISO training and audits.
• Other assignments as deemed appropriate.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Test equipment use

Time management

Oral & written communication

Education

High School diploma

Technical degree a plus

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com

Location: Plymouth - 46247

Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing

Pay Range: $24.18 - $34.50

Bonus Plan: OIP

Target Bonus: 5%

Hiring Manager: Justin McKernan

Recruiter: Michelle Denise Hicks

Req ID: 30126

Job Responsibilities

General Job Description

The Electrical Technician helps create, maintain and repair electronic components and equipment. They work with other technicians or engineers to keep machinery and specialty equipment running correctly.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions & Duties

• Repair and replace defective parts in generators, motors, controllers, switchboards, switches, conductors and other electrical fixtures.
• Install, maintain and repair electro-mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
• Wiring motor power controls equipment circuits, reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Testing wire connections with test equipment using multi-meters and oscilloscope.
• Assemble junction boxes, back plates and harnesses per print.
• Work closely with engineers and general contractors.
• Travel as required.
• Participate in ISO training and audits.
• Any other assignments as deemed appropriate.

Summary Of Objectives

Safety – help create a safe work environment by adhering to RedViking’s safety standards.

Quality – Ensure all technical work adheres to RedViking Quality Standards.

Standards – Assist the team to standardize on best practices for creating, repairing and replacing all work.

Rework – Eliminate rework after job is complete by ensuring work is completed per scope of work and RedViking Standards.

Job Requirements

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. A Technical degree is a plus. 2 – 3 years of hands on electrical experience working on a plant floor is preferred.

Experience Must Include

• Ability to identify and implement efficient paths of action to finish assigned work;
• Should be able to test, calibrate, diagnose and repair various devices;
• Must be able to read and follow blueprints;
• Must be able to communicate clearly, articulately and professionally;
• Must have appropriate schedule flexibility, sense of urgency, motivation and versatility to make a substantial contribution to the organization’s success;
• Ability to interact positively and constructively with all RedViking team members while representing company in a professional manner;
• Willingness to work “above and beyond” in order to meet company goals;
• Ability to travel to other company sites as well as customer sites as required;
• Well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated;
• Must have excellent time management skills;
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.