Electrician Journeyman

IKO North America; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health Spending Account

401k match

Paid vacation

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Perks & discounts

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. seeks a Journeyman Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems at the Bismarck, Missouri granule plant. You will ensure safe, reliable operation of motors, control systems, and instrumentation, while following MSHA/NFPA 70E/NEC standards.

Qualified candidates have a Journeyman certification, 3–5 years of industrial experience, and strong PLC/drive knowledge. Rotating shifts, overtime, and PPE are provided as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent trade qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing or industrial plant operations preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical safety codes and LOTO procedures.
• Proficient reading electrical schematics and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment, machinery, and control systems.
• Diagnose electrical failures using testing equipment and rectify issues.
• Maintain motors, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Read drawings and follow safety regulations; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

PLC/MC controls

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman Electrician certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Allen-Bradley drives

ControlLogix PLC

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

JobDescription

IKO is a global leader in manufacturing roofing products with production facilities worldwide. Weare currently seeking anElectrician Journeymanto join our team of skilled professionals based at our Bismarck, Missouri plant. This plant produces granulesfrom raw materialfor ourvertically integrated shingle manufacturing operation.

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underline this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values.

Job Summary

The Electrician Journeymanis responsible forinstalling,maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment throughout the granule manufacturing plant. This role ensures the safe and reliable operation of plant machinery, motors, control systems, instrumentation, and facility electrical systems whilemaintainingcompliance with all safety and regulatory requirements. This role willreportto the Electrical Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Install,maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment, machinery, and control systems.
• Diagnose and correct electrical failures using testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain and repair motors, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Install conduit, wiring, panels, switches, and related electrical components.
• Support plant production by responding to equipment breakdowns and minimizing downtime.
• Assistwith equipment upgrades, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, and company safety standards.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and other safety protocols.
• Utilizing Maximo computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Maintainaccuratemaintenance records, work orders, and documentation.
• Collaborate with operators, production personnel, and maintenance team members to resolve equipment issues.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent trade qualification.
• High school diploma or GEDrequired.
• Minimum 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing, processing, or industrial plant operations preferred.
• Experience in implementing electrical safety.
• Experience with electrical lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, motors, controls, PLCs, and industrial automation.Knowledge of Allen Bradley AC Drives, ControlLogix PLC, Relay Logic skills is an asset
• Proficient in troubleshooting,diagnosingand testing PLC automated circuit,motorsand motor control circuits
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical safety codes
• Knowledge ofvarious instrumentation sensors and transmitters
• Must be able to learn computer-based maintenance software (Maximo knowledge is a plus)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lead, guide, and mentor junior electricians
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential
• Ability to manage time effectively while handling multiple jobs with varying priorities
• Must be able to work in a team setting withothertradesman
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Rotatingshift, holidays, and overtime may berequired.
• Must wearrequiredpersonal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability tolift upto 50pounds.
• Ability to work in industrial environments including exposure to dust, noise, heat, and moving equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces asrequired.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift

Safety and Compliance

TheElectrician Journeymanis expected tocomply withall safety policies, regulatory requirements, and company procedures to ensure safe and compliant operations at all times.TheElectrician Journeymanmust prioritize safety in alltasks.This is asafetysensitive position.

Benefitsof Employment

• CompetitivePay– Compensation $44.00 per hour
• Health, Dental,Visionand LifeInsurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short-term andLong-term Disability
• 401k Match
• PaidVacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee’s sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment:

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.