Electrician 1

Dana Canada Corp.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 42,719 - 45,254; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. is hiring an Electrician at their Warren, Michigan facility. The role involves performing maintenance, repairs, and installations on machinery with minimal supervision. Candidates should possess an electrical journeyman’s card or relevant experience, strong electrical and mechanical skills, and the ability to read electrical schematics. This position offers a competitive starting wage, and additional shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will also need strong communication skills to work effectively within a team.

Qualifications

• Must have electrical journeyman’s card or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to pass an Electrician aptitude test.
• Skilled understanding of electrical circuits and plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair machinery and equipment safely.
• Operate per requests from maintenance supervisors, prioritize tasks.
• Develop PLC skills for control system troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Knowledge of electrical codes

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical journeyman’s card

Tools

Electrical meters

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

Current Starting Base Wage = $32.85 with Journeyman Card or $31.01 without Journeyman Card

2nd & 3rd Shifts earn an additional $0.50 per hour for shift premium

General Summary

Perform a variety of maintenance, repairs, continuous improvement, and new installation functions on plant equipment and machinery with limited direction and guidance. Support manufacturing operations in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely fashion. Safely, professionally and efficiently, complete wiring projects and new installations per electrical line‑up and documentation.

Job Responsibilities

• 1. Troubleshoot and repair machinery and equipment with minimal supervision using safe electrical techniques, schematics and diagnostic instruments. Perform mechanical functions and incidental work as needed to achieve assigned task. Verify equipment as functional and leave the area clean and safe.
• 2. Operate in response to requests by maintenance supervisor or support personnel, and set priorities as required to maximize equipment uptime.
• 3. Gather and maintain a complete set of required tools, including electrical meters and diagnostic devices. Utilize diagnostic tools and electrical schematics to define problem areas and assist with resolution. Develop PLC skills to troubleshoot controls related issues.
• 4. Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve operational uptime and equipment life. Recommend improvements and/or changes to PM systems/tasks when applicable.
• 5. Follow designated work instructions as outlined for specific functions. These include, but are not limited to, PM work orders, continuous improvement tasks, new installation line‑ups and repair/refurbish assignments.
• 6. Update drawings/prints, suggest spare parts and suitable replacements, run conduit/wire‑way and power drops. Build, label and wire panels/boxes in a professional manner per line‑up and schematics.
• 7. Follow standard practices and governmental regulations and laws relating to powered equipment.
• 8. Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 1. Electrical journeyman’s card or equivalent work experience.
• 2. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3. Ability to pass an Electrician aptitude test.
• 4. Knowledge of industrial, mechanical and electrical codes, techniques and standards. Familiarity with government regulations for industry, and safe work practices dealing with high voltage circuits.
• 5. Must have strong background in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic arms, and overall machine troubleshooting skills.
• 6. Skilled understanding and experience with electrical schematics and ladder diagrams. Expertise with meters and diagnostic instruments used to evaluate electrical systems, both low and high voltage and AC/DC circuits.
• 7. Ability to read electrical schematics, specify and gather material and complete wiring installation or repairs with minimal supervision.
• 8. Familiarity with complex machinery, electrical circuits and plant operating equipment. Should maintain a sense of urgency, self‑motivation and overall good work ethic while performing tasks in a safe manner.
• 9. Skilled in interpersonal relations and written and oral communications.

Location

This position is located at the Warren, Michigan facility.

Legal Notice

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Nearest Major Market: Warren
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit