Industrial Electrician

Motrex LLC; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Night shift differential 0.90

Gain share program up to $400/month

Ivy Tech training to raise hourly rate

Job summary

Element Resources in Muncie is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our team. The role focuses on troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems to ensure peak performance and safety in operations, including 480V 3-phase systems and control circuits.

The ideal candidate will diagnose issues in VFDs and PLCs, perform conduit and wiring installations, and maintain equipment with a strong emphasis on safety practices and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman card or 2-year technical degree or 4 years demonstrated experience in industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce all safety rules.
• Diagnose issues with VFDs, PLCs, soft start equipment, motor starters, and motors up to 450 HP.
• Perform electrical construction of conduit runs, wire pulls, terminations, and component installations.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust all plant equipment.
• Maintain PLCs, control circuits, and primary power.

Skills

VFDs/PLCs

Motor control

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Electrical schematics/readings

Education

HS diploma or GED

Journeyman card or 2-year technical degree or 4 years experience

Tools

480V 3-phase systems

Lock Out/Tag Out procedures

Job description

Electrician needed for Element Resources in Muncie!!!

One of Muncie's long-standing companies is hiring! Element is one of the leading Battery Recycling facilities in the country and has been a mainstay in the Muncie community for over 30 years. Did you know that batteries are the most recycled product in the world with a more than 99 percent recycling rate? Element provides an essential supply of recycled products to America's battery manufacturers to produce high quality, top performing batteries to power cars, trucks and forklifts, which are vital to keeping our country's supply chain running.

We are looking for a highly skilled Industrial Electrician to join our team. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with a variety of electrical systems and equipment, focusing on troubleshooting and repair to maintain optimal performance and safety in our operations.

Key responsibilities will include diagnosing issues with VFDs, PLCs, soft start equipment, motor starters, and motors up to 450 HP. The technician will also be responsible for lighting control systems and general machine and equipment repair. A strong expertise in 480 volt 3-phase systems is essential for this role.

Interested and willing to work overtime?

Our current staff earns between $68,000 to $100,000 or more per year with overtime!

Working Night Shift?

Earn a shift differential of $0.90 for working night shift!

Still not enough earning potential?

Employees have a chance to earn up to $400 per month with our gain share program!

Want to develop electrical skills?

You can take part in company-sponsored learning opportunities at Ivy Tech, which can increase your hourly rate up to nearly $6.00 per hour!

Already have certifications/ completed training?

Start with us at an increased pay rate for every certificate you can provide.

Need time off?

After finishing a 90-day probationary period, employees qualify for a paid day off incentive for every 120 days of perfect attendance, along with ten observed holidays during the calendar year.

We work a continental shift which provides a structured schedule of three on one week and four on the following week. You know your scheduled days off in advance and can plan accordingly.

• Follow and enforce all safety rules.
• Hold blood lead levels low by adhering to good safety practices.
• Accountability for recordable accidents.
• Enter work data on work order forms.
• Provide ideas/solutions to equipment improvement and participate on miscellaneous improvement teams.
• Positive influence on others.
• Be able to work any shift.
• Follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in understanding hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical operations. Knowledge of 480v three phase, control power, MA signals, ac and dc circuits including motor starters and switch gear repairs.
• Perform electrical construction of conduit runs, wire pulls, terminations, and electrical component installations.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairing, and adjustment of all plant equipment.
• Maintain PLCs, control circuits, and primary power.
• Lift 50 pounds, Climb industrial ladders, Good physical dexterity
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficient in shop mathematics and blue print reading.
• Good working knowledge of manuals and procedures relating to all machinery.
• Efficiently make electrical equipment repairs and alteration.
• Have attitude and aptitude to work independently.
• Be able to shift priorities with unexpected events.
• Proficient with burners and burner controls.
• Knowledge of industrial furnaces a plus.
• All employees must be clean shaven and required to wear full face respirators and ear plugs while inside the facility. These items are furnished.
• Employees are required to wear Company provided uniforms and change clothes in an open locker room. Will also be required to take shower in open shower room prior to dressing in street clothes at the end of each shift

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED required
• Journeyman’s card or 2 year technical degree or 4 years of demonstrated experience in an industrial environment