Industrial Electrician

Silk Road Technologies Canada; Elkton (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Silk Road Technologies Canada is seeking an Industrial Electrician Journeyman to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems in a manufacturing facility. You will support stamping presses and automated systems while upholding safety and uptime standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Journeyman Electrician certification with 8+ years of industrial electrical experience, familiarity with PLCs such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens, and knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician certification is required.
• 8+ years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and pneumatic/hydraulic systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems including power distribution and control panels.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues in stamping presses and automated production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on presses and related equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

PLC troubleshooting

Read electrical schematics

Maintenance & repair

Education

Journeyman Electrician certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Tracking Code

11078

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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.