Industrial Electrician

Strive Solutions; Kalamazoo Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Strive Solutions seeks a Journeyman Electrician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain plant electrical systems in an industrial setting. The role supports drives, motors, and controls while ensuring NEC/code compliance and a focus on uptime and reliability.

The position requires hands-on experience, the ability to read schematics, and collaboration with operations and engineering to drive process improvements. A safety-first approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level electrical trade skills and hands-on experience in industrial environments.
• Strong troubleshooting ability for electrical systems and controls.
• Proficiency with schematics, wiring diagrams, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of NEC and electrical safety/compliance standards.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and contribute to improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical trade skills

Troubleshooting

Schematics comprehension

NEC knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Industrial controls

Job description

Journeyman Electrician

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications & Skills

• Journeyman-level electrical trade skills and hands-on experience in industrial environments.
• Strong troubleshooting ability for electrical systems and controls.
• Proficiency with schematics, wiring diagrams, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of NEC and electrical safety/compliance standards.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and contribute to improvement initiatives.