Industrial Electrician

UFP Industries; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

UFP Industries in Buffalo, NY is hiring an Electrician/Electronics Technician to install, test, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment throughout the plant.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience in machine repair and maintenance, with knowledge of AC/DC drives, PLC controls, and safety practices. Candidates should be comfortable performing preventive maintenance and documenting activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years experience in machine repair and maintenance, electrical and electronic control technology.
• Working knowledge of electronic test equipment; AC/DC voltage, drives, PLC controls, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Repairs machinery, transfer systems, hand tools, etc., per diagrams and specifications.
• Regular preventative maintenance on electrical/electronic machinery, equipment, tools, and building.
• Maintains records of repair and maintenance activities; prepares reports as required.
• Performs setup, tune-ups, and runs equipment around the plant; follows safety rules.
• Maintains clean, organized work area; participates in safety and CI programs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electronic control technology

PLC controls

AC/DC drives

Safety procedures

Documentation and reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Electrical wiring

Control wiring

Job description

Job Summary

The Electrician/Electronics Technician is responsible for performing the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of all electrical and electronic equipment.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Repairs machinery, transfer systems, hand tools, etc., in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturer specifications
• Performs regular, preventative maintenance on all electrical and electronic machinery, equipment, tools, and building
• Maintains records of repair and maintenance activities
• Performs set-ups, tunes ups, and runs the equipment, and machinery around the plant
• Performs duties consistent with established safety rules and procedures
• Maintains work area clean and organized
• Participates in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings
• Performs duties consistent with hazardous waste and hazardous material handling procedures and practices
• Prepares various reports as required
• Performs other duties as required

Qualification

• Minimum high school diploma; associate's degree is preferred
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in machine repair and maintenance, electrical and electronic control technology
• Working knowledge of electronic test equipment
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and control technology
• Working knowledge of AC/DC voltage, AC/DC drives, control wiring, and PLC Controls
• Working knowledge of safe equipment practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Hourly Pay Range

$34.00-$41.00 hourly- dependent on experience*

• pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living and

Bonus/Incentive Pay

Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, and trip rate bonuses.

A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits Currently Offered To Our Employees

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.