Industrial Electrician

Tharp Consulting; Kalamazoo Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting seeks a Journeyman Electrician for a high-volume manufacturing facility, focused on safety, performance, and operational excellence. The role emphasizes installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting plant electrical systems to reduce downtime.

You will read schematics, ensure NEC/code compliance, and collaborate with operations and engineering to drive process improvements and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level electrical knowledge and hands-on trade proficiency.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for industrial electrical equipment and control systems.
• Ability to work safely and consistently in a safety-first manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical standards, including NEC/code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain plant electrical systems, including motors, drives, and controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Ensure work follows NEC and applicable electrical/code requirements.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to support process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement, sustainability, and a culture of operational excellence.

Skills

Journeyman electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting industrial equipment

Safety-first mindset

NEC/code compliance

Job description

Journeyman Electrician for a high-volume manufacturing facility focused on safety, performance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain plant electrical systems, including motors, drives, and controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Ensure work follows NEC and applicable electrical/code requirements.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to support process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement, sustainability, and a culture of operational excellence.

Qualifications & Skills

• Journeyman-level electrical knowledge and hands-on trade proficiency.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for industrial electrical equipment and control systems.
• Ability to work safely and consistently in a safety-first manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical standards, including NEC/code compliance.