Industrial Electrician

East Jordan Plastics, Inc.; Beaverton (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee referral program

Job summary

East Jordan Plastics, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Electrician to serve as the plant's electrical expert, supporting production through troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.

This role requires a Michigan license and 5–7 years of industrial maintenance experience, with proficiency in PLCs, servo drives, and industrial controls. Join a team focused on sustainability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Michigan Journeyman or Master Electrician License required.
• 5–7 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, servo drive systems, electrical prints, relay logic, and industrial controls.
• NFPA 70E training and commitment to electrical safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and prints to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Access and troubleshoot PLCs, servo drives, remote I/O systems, and industrial controls.
• Support equipment installations and electrical projects involving 120/208VAC and 277/480VAC systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance teammates during production line changeovers and equipment improvements.
• Uphold electrical safe work practices and support NFPA 70E compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to troubleshoot equipment using remote access technologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability through continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC systems

Servo drive systems

Electrical print reading

Relay logic & controls

Pneumatic & hydraulic systems

NFPA 70E training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Industrial Electrician (Maintenance Electrical Technician)

East Jordan Plastics is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician (Maintenance Electrical Technician) to join our maintenance team. This position serves as the plant's electrical expert, supporting production through troubleshooting, repairs, equipment installations, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. If you enjoy solving complex electrical challenges in a manufacturing environment and want to be part of a company dedicated to sustainability and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and prints to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Access and troubleshoot PLCs, servo drive systems, remote I/O systems, and industrial controls.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and electrical projects involving 120/208VAC and 277/480VAC systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance teammates during production line changeovers and equipment improvements.
• Serve as a resource for electrical safe work practices and support compliance with NFPA 70E standards.
• Partner with vendors and internal resources to troubleshoot equipment using remote access technologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment performance and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Michigan Journeyman or Master Electrician License.
• 5-7 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • PLC systems
  • Servo drive systems
  • Electrical print reading and modifications
  • Relay logic and industrial controls
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• NFPA 70E training and commitment to electrical safety best practices.

Preferred Experience

• Injection molding
• Sheet extrusion
• Thermoforming
• Die trimming equipment and processes
• Technical or trade school training/certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on concrete floors.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work around industrial equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with moving machinery and elevated noise levels.

Why Join East Jordan Plastics?

At East Jordan Plastics, you'll be part of a company committed to innovation, sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who value teamwork, technical expertise, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee referral program