Electrician III

Behm Consulting LLC; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Godfrey & Wing is seeking an Electrician III in Aurora, Ohio to lead senior electrical assembly efforts and coordinate contractors. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and performance while guiding teams through complex builds.

Candidates should have extensive electrical experience, leadership in industrial settings, and strong schematics interpretation skills to drive continuous improvement in the assembly process.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical assembly and industrial equipment integration.
• Strong leadership experience directing teams and contractors.
• Proven ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and engineering docs.
• Deep knowledge of NEC standards and LOTO safety procedures.
• Excellent planning, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical assembly projects from start to finish with planning and execution.
• Oversee field installations, startups, and service centers; travel up to 15%.
• Provide scheduling guidance and allocate resources efficiently.
• Review complex schematics for accuracy and identify issues early.
• Troubleshoot wiring and systems and support commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards including LOTO and NEC.
• Drive process improvements to raise quality and safety across projects.
• Mentor junior assemblers and develop team capabilities.
• Support on-site installations and customer-focused initiatives as needed.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Team leadership

Schematics interpretation

NEC knowledge

Safety procedures

Project coordination

Customer interaction

Forklift/scaffold use

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical journeyman or related certification

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Godfrey & Wing is a global leader in vacuum impregnation technology, helping manufacturers around the world improve product quality, reliability, and performance. With more than 75 years of innovation and engineering excellence, Godfrey & Wing serves customers in the automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Behm Consulting, LLC is proud to partner with Godfrey & Wing in the search for talented professionals who are ready to make an impact.

Role Summary

Godfrey & Wing, a global leader in vacuum impregnation technology, is seeking an Electrician III to join our team in Aurora, Ohio. This senior-level position represents the highest tier in the electrical assembly team, responsible for leading complex projects, coordinating contractors, and ensuring that all electrical builds meet the company's high standards of safety, quality, and performance. The Electrician III serves as a technical and leadership resource, guiding teams through challenging builds and driving continuous improvement across the assembly process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical assembly projects from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, and execution
• Lead field installations, customer startups, and internal service centers, traveling up to 15% and supervising subcontractors as required (both mechanical and electrical)
• Provide guidance on scheduling, estimate times to build, and resource allocation
• Review and interpret advanced electrical schematics, ensuring accuracy in implementation and identifying potential issues before build
• Provide hands‑on technical support for complex wiring, troubleshooting, and system commissioning as needed
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), NEC, and internal policies
• Evaluate and implement process improvements and standardization to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety across projects
• Mentor and train lower‑level assemblers, fostering skill development and team growth
• Support customer‑focused initiatives, including on‑site installations, testing, or commissioning when required

Qualifications

• Must be capable of serving as an agent of the company (meets with customers, comfortable in stressful situations, able to address issues without placing blame)
• Extensive experience in electrical assembly, wiring, and industrial equipment integration
• Proven leadership experience, including directing teams and managing contractors
• Strong ability to interpret and apply complex electrical schematics and engineering documentation
• Advanced knowledge of NEC standards, LOTO procedures, and industrial electrical safety practices
• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues while balancing cost, schedule, and quality requirements
• Ability to safely use forklift, scissors lift, and cranes
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, working in hot/cold environments, and carrying tools up/down ladders