Industrial Controls Electrician

BPC Plywood; Bessemer Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BPC Plywood in Bessemer, MI is seeking an Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical infrastructure across the facility. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair components while documenting each action in the CMMS and coordinating with production to maximise uptime.

Responsibilities include routine inspections, fault diagnosis, following blueprints and safety protocols, and contributing to improvements that enhance reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a technical degree or certification is preferred.
• Hands-on experience as an industrial electrician or in a comparable role.
• Deep knowledge of electrical systems, wiring methods, and safety protocols.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and electrical drawings.
• Exceptional troubleshooting ability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical infrastructure and equipment across the facility.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Troubleshoot faults quickly and implement durable fixes.
• Read and apply blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to your work.
• Partner with production, maintenance, and safety to keep operations compliant.
• Accurately document all service, repairs, and preventative tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree/certification in electrical technology

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

VFDs

Servo Motors

Electrical schematics

Job description

A day in the life — Bessemer, MIYou arrive on site and review overnight logs: one production line flagged a VFD fault, another needs a scheduled PM. You pull the schematics, trace the circuit, and restore the drive. After a quick huddle with operations, you move on to inspections—tightening connections, verifying sensors, and documenting each finding. An urgent call comes in: a servo axis isn’t homing. You diagnose with the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley), confirm wiring integrity, and bring the line back to full speed. Before shift-end, you capture all maintenance notes, update the CMMS, and propose a small controls improvement that boosts reliability and safety.What you’ll doInstall, maintain, and repair electrical infrastructure and equipment across the facility.Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime.Troubleshoot faults quickly and implement durable fixes.Read and apply blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to your work.Partner closely with production, maintenance, and safety to keep operations compliant and efficient.Accurately document all service, repairs, and preventative tasks.Stay current with industry practices, codes, and safety regulations.What you bringHigh school diploma or equivalent; a technical degree/certification in electrical technology is preferred.Hands-on experience as an industrial electrician or in a comparable role.Deep knowledge of electrical systems, wiring methods, and safety protocols.Ability to interpret technical documents and electrical drawings.Exceptional troubleshooting ability and strong attention to detail.Clear communicator and collaborative teammate.Flexibility to work varied hours and respond to emergencies when needed.Core proficiency120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsTools & technologiesVariable Frequency Drives (VFD)Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)Servo MotorsLocation: Bessemer, MIRelocation: Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.