Electrician

RENK; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

RENK America in Muskegon, Michigan is seeking a Journeyman Electrician for our 3rd shift to install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment across the facility. You will troubleshoot motors and controls, install conduit and wiring, and support high- and low-voltage utility systems to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has a Journeyman license, reads drawings, and demonstrates strong technical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Electrician license and/or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
• Strong technical, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic equipment across the facility.
• Troubleshoot motors, controls and electrical systems.
• Install conduit, wiring, and apparatus for maintenance of electrical utilities.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance per MIOSHA/NECA standards.
• Test circuits and diagnose faults using meters and diagnostic tools.
• Provide timely, efficient repairs to minimize downtime.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Electrical maintenance

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

Journeyman Electrician license

Tools

Ohmmeters

Voltmeters

VFDs

PLC logic

Job description

About the Organization RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

Description

The Journeyman electrician is a 3rd shift position responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical and electronic equipment throughout the facility. Duties include troubleshooting motors and controls, installing conduit and wiring, and supporting high- and low-voltage utility systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all MIOSHA and NECA safety regulations.
• Install, maintain and repair all types of electrical and electronic equipment with a constant focus on improving equipment reliability.
• Inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust, maintain and make necessary test on all high voltage and low voltage utility systems, equipment, transformers, switchgear and distribution systems.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters ad voltmeters to ensure compatibility and safety of systems.
• Install conduit, piping, wiring, and apparatus for maintenance of electrical utilities.
• Diagnoses complex equipment failures, troubleshoots for root cause and develops solutions utilizing a scientific approach with at a minimum the following tools prints, sketches manuals diagnostic equipment etc. coupled with machinery knowledge and common sense in an efficient and timely manner
• Must be able to install and service VFD’s, fuse blocks, fuses, relays and other electrical field devices
• Industrial experience, including knowledge in motor control, relay logic, PLC logic and computer based motor and process control system
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters ad voltmeters to ensure compatibility and safety of systems
• Troubles shoot and repair/replace malfunctioning motors, motor controls and disconnects.
• Troubleshoot and repair/replace contactors, relays, limit switches, momentary switches, etc.
• Safely troubleshoots, operators and repairs as necessary complex equipment including Process Logic Controller systems
• Applies knowledge of electrical control, electronic systems, process controllers, industrial instrumentation and combustion systems.
• Completes work in a timely manner, often without direct supervision. Ability to organize work for maximum efficiency. Ability to adjust work priorities based on plant needs and business requirements.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be a Journeyman Electrician and/or be able to obtain a UAW Card within the first 90 days of employment. Eight years’ experience in Electrical Maintenance.
• Demonstrated personal leadership and positive can-do attitude
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
• Excellent technical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• This position requires flexible hours, including overtime and occasionally working weekends.

RENK America is an Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans/disability

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

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