Electrician | 1st Shift

Viking Group, Inc.; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. in Hastings, MI is seeking a skilled Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems supporting manufacturing equipment and facility operations.

You will work with automated machinery, robotics, PLCs, motors, and controls, perform preventive maintenance, read schematics, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical systems in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and equipment manuals.
• Familiarity with PLCs, robotics, motors, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical wiring, conduit, power supplies, and controls for machinery.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical/electronic malfunctions in equipment.
• Read schematics and diagrams to plan electrical layouts and repairs.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/Robotics

Wiring and schematics

Industrial controls

Tools

PLC programming

Robotics systems

Job description

Brief Job Summary

The Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and components supporting manufacturing equipment and facility operations. This position works with automated machinery, robotics, programmable controllers, motors, electrical controls, and related mechanical systems to minimize equipment downtime and support safe, efficient production.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Install electrical wiring, conduit, power supplies, controls, and related components for new and existing manufacturing machinery and equipment, including robots, conveyors, motors, and programmable controllers.
• Connect electrical power, control wiring, cables, and components between machines, equipment, and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and electronic malfunctions involving motors, transformers, relays, switches, sensors, lighting, control circuits, and other electrical components.
• Repair or replace faulty wiring, cables, motors, relays, switches, sensing devices, circuit boards, and other electrical or electronic components.
• Troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment using PLCs, robot controllers, teach pendants, and other diagnostic tools.
• Program, test, and adjust automated equipment and robotic systems as needed to identify malfunctions and verify repairs.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on machinery to identify root causes of equipment failures and minimize production downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance, tool room, engineering, and production personnel to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.
• Repair, replace, and maintain electric motors and related components, including motor bearings and wiring.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical drawings.
• Plan electrical layouts and install wiring, conduit, electrical panels, controls, and other electrical equipment throughout the facility.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems when required to support equipment operation.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure electrical work is completed safely and in accordance with applicable electrical codes, safety requirements, and company procedures.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area and follow established lockout/tagout and electrical safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.