Industrial Electrician

MKD Electric; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with company match

Promotions from within

Job summary

MKD Electric is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join our team in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. You will bend conduit, pull wire, terminate power and control cables, and install electrical gear across diverse projects.

Expect opportunities to work with PLCs, AC/DC drives, and motor control systems. The role requires 3-5 years of industrial electrical experience and strong knowledge of the NEC and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of the NEC (National Electrical Code) and OSHA safety standards.
• Proven experience in electrical field.
• Knowledgeable of single and three phase motors and motor control systems
• Must be safety conscious
• 3-5 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician

Responsibilities

• Bend and install rigid conduit
• Set up and pull wire and cable
• Terminate power, control, and instrumentation wire and cable
• Install electrical gear, equipment, and devices
• Install and troubleshoot PLC's
• Install and troubleshoot AC and DC Drives
• Read/comprehend tape measure, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts

Skills

NEC knowledge

OSHA safety standards

Electrical field experience

Industrial electrician experience

Motors and motor control

Job description

Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers careers. Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits, training, educational opportunities, and promote from within the company.

For over twenty years, we have designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings. We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields. Quickly moving into other industries, we are a fast-paced and agile company looking for a best-in-class Journeyman Electrician willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field! #MKD #Industria

What you will do…

• Bend and install rigid conduit
• Set up and pull wire and cable
• Terminate power, control, and instrumentation wire and cable
• Install electrical gear, equipment, and devices
• Install and troubleshoot PLC's
• Install and troubleshoot AC and DC Drives
• Read/comprehend tape measure, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts

What You Will Need To Succeed…

• Must have knowledge of the NEC (National Electrical Code) and OSHA safety standards.
• Proven experience in electrical field.
• Knowledgeable of single and three phase motors and motor control systems
• Stand, walk, sit, kneel, and walk up and down stairs on regular basis; climb up and down ladders up to 35 feet high repeatedly on a shift
• Work from various heights via platforms, scaffolds, ladders, or man-lifts
• Bend and stretch, lift, and move heavy objects many times across a shift
• Operate, maintain, and work near various power equipment, including, but not limited to, forklifts, man-lifts, excavators, drills, saws, hydraulic tools, and automatic machinery
• Must be safety conscious
• 3-5 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician

Physical demands…

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Must be able to lift to 20-30 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels
• Must be able to remain stationary position for extended periods of time, prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

What You’ll Love About Us…

• On the job training with fully accredited training programs
• Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

The base salary range for this position is $32.00-$48.00 per hour. Please note that the compensation range reflects the base pay only and does not include benefits, or bonuses this role may be eligible to receive. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by bona fide factors such as geographic work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

MKD Electric is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.