Electrician

Unifrax I LLC; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen is seeking an Industrial Electrician to support rotating 12-hour shift operations in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safe repairs, electrical troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on motors, transformers, switchboards, and drives.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with electrical systems, schematics, and industrial equipment, plus strong teamwork and safety awareness to maintain high production uptime.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years experience as a millwright or similar role.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts on site.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment for emergency repairs.
• Work from schematics to install and test electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance tests and inspections.
• Review engineering specs, schematics, and blueprints to determine procedures.
• Use test instruments to locate faults and replace components.
• Work with various hand tools and electrical test equipment.
• Assist specialists in complex repairs.
• Comply with plant safety directives.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial electrical systems

Motor control systems

VFDs

Circuit breakers

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Hand tools

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Job Requirements At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Industrial Electrician

We are searching for a talented and qualified Electrician who has proven experience with the safe and effective execution of electrical system repairs on industrial equipment. Working a rotating shift schedule to support continuous production operations, you will be responsible for safely executing a variety of electrical troubleshooting and repair work. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of motors, indicating systems, transformers, switchboards (low voltage), motor controllers, circuit breakers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and other electrical equipment essential for production performance in a manufacturing facility. Must be a team player with strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety. In this position, you should also be able to make decisions, troubleshoot, and perform repairs with little to no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment and systems for emergency repairs.
• Works from schematics, drawings, layouts or other specifications to install and test electrical systems or equipment.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance systems tests and inspections, documenting results.
• Review and interpret engineering specifications, schematics, and blueprints to determine work procedures.
• Uses test instruments to determine faults and replaces components.
• Work with a range of hand tools including electrical test equipment.
• Determine which machines, techniques, and tools to use when moving equipment and completing jobs.
• Assists specialists and engineers in making more complex repairs.
• Comply with all plant safety directives.

Requirements

• Must be able to work well in a team environment as part of a 12 hour shift crew.
• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a millwright or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with good applied mathematical skills.
• Willing to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lift heavy objects, climbing ladders, crawling, etc.
• Must comply with all Federal, State, Local and Company rules and regulations on Health, Safety and Environmental issues.
• Responsible for maintaining Alkegen's highest level of safety standards on site including identifying and correcting unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
• Will embody Alkegen's core safety principles including but not limited to The Seven Safety Absolutes, use of PPE, and Safe Standards of Work at all times.

Compensation

Compensation: $40.26/Hour Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.