Electrician I - 1st & 2nd Shift

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Flex spending accounts

Short & long-term disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker’s Pride, LLC is seeking an Electrician to maintain and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment in a manufacturing facility. You will ensure production machinery runs efficiently and safely, performing regular maintenance to prevent downtime.

The role requires knowledge of motors, control systems, and PLCs, plus strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. Hours are Monday–Friday with overtime and potential weekend shifts, and the company offers a competitive wage and benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate's degree preferred.
• Proven experience as electrical or mechanical technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including motors, control circuits, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Familiarity with maintenance and diagnostic tools, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and hand tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures for working with electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to emergency maintenance requests.
• Physical stamina and dexterity to perform tasks that may require lifting heavy objects or working in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process, such as motors, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and control systems.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks on machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and mechanical issues using various tools and testing equipment.
• Repair or replace faulty components or systems, such as broken wires, motors, or control devices.
• Calibrate and adjust equipment to meet production specifications.
• Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with electrical and mechanical codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify and resolve equipment performance or quality issues.
• Document maintenance and repair activities, including work performed, parts used, and costs incurred.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and equipment, and order replacements as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Train and mentor junior technicians on electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Maintenance tools

Safety protocols

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or associate's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Hand tools

Job description

What We Want to Give You:

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

Job Summary:

An Electrician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment in a manufacturing facility. They ensure that production machinery is operating efficiently and safely, and they perform regular maintenance tasks to prevent breakdowns and minimize downtime.

Hours of Operations:

Monday through Friday + Overtime/Weekends

1st Shift:

5:50AM to 2:00PM

2nd Shift:

1:50PM to 10:00PM

Responsibilities:

1. 1. Install, maintain, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process, such as motors, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and control systems.
2. 2. Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks on machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
3. 3. Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and mechanical issues using various tools and testing equipment.
4. 4. Repair or replace faulty components or systems, such as broken wires, motors, or control devices.
5. 5. Calibrate and adjust equipment to meet production specifications.
6. 6. Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with electrical and mechanical codes and regulations.
7. 7. Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify and resolve equipment performance or quality issues.
8. 8. Document maintenance and repair activities, including work performed, parts used, and costs incurred.
9. 9. Maintain inventory of spare parts and equipment, and order replacements as needed.
10. 10. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
11. 11. Train and mentor junior technicians on electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks.

Requirements:

1. 1. High school diploma or equivalent. Technical certification or associate's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering is preferred.
2. 2. Proven experience as an electrical or mechanical technician in a manufacturing environment.
3. 3. Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including motors, control circuits, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs.
4. 4. Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
5. 5. Familiarity with maintenance and diagnostic tools, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and hand tools.
6. 6. Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues in a timely manner.
7. 7. Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures for working with electrical and mechanical equipment.
8. 8. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
9. 9. Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
10. 10. Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to emergency maintenance requests.
11. 11. Physical stamina and dexterity to perform tasks that may require lifting heavy objects or working in confined spaces.

This job description may vary depending on the organization's specific needs and requirements.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.