Industrial Electrician

Autokiniton; Elkton (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Autokiniton in Michigan is seeking an Industrial Electrician Journeyman to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems across a manufacturing facility focused on stamping presses and automated equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and uptime, with responsibilities including reading schematics, performing preventive maintenance, working with PLCs, and collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams to improve reliability.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician certification is required.
• 8+ years of industrial electrical experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems is required.
• Experience with stamping presses or heavy manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read electrical prints and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics is a plus.
• Ability to work shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including power distribution, control panels, and industrial wiring.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues in stamping presses, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on presses and related equipment.
• Work with PLCs to diagnose faults and assist in programming adjustments.
• Maintain and repair motors, drives, sensors, relays, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime in a fast-paced production environment.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage.

Education

Journeyman Electrician certification

Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems

Read electrical prints

Troubleshoot complex electrical systems

PLC software familiarity (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Industrial Electrician Journeyman is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment within a manufacturing facility. This role ensures optimal operation of production machinery, including stamping presses and automated systems, while maintaining safety, quality, and uptime standards.

JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including power distribution, control panels, and industrial wiring.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues in stamping presses, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on presses and related equipment.
• Work with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) to diagnose faults and assist in programming adjustments.
• Maintain and repair motors, drives, sensors, relays, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime in a fast-paced production environment.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Journeyman Electrician certification
• 8+ years of industrial electrical experience (manufacturing environment preferred).
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems
• Experience with stamping presses or heavy manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read electrical prints and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics is a plus.
• Ability to work shifts and overtime as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Duties include but are not limited to stand, walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk and hear, with an ability to travel. When visiting plant site locations, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration or hazardous materials.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or working conditions.

Required Skills

Required Experience