Industrial Electrician Elkton, MI

Autokiniton; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Autokiniton in Michigan is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician Journeyman to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems across our stamping presses and automated lines. You will read schematics, work with PLCs, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety standards.

This role requires 8+ years in the industry and the ability to work shifts, with overtime as needed. Join a fast-paced team focused on uptime and reliability in a heavy manufacturing environment,

Qualifications

• 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 (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.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

Read electrical prints

Troubleshooting complex systems

Education

Journeyman Electrician certification

Tools

PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Siemens)

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.