Industrial Electrician Journeyman – Plant Maintenance

IKO Industries; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 60,614 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health Spending Account

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Mental wellness programs

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Bismarck, Missouri Plant seeks an Electrician Journeyman to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems across the granule manufacturing facility.

You will ensure safe operation of motors, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and instrumentation while complying with safety and regulatory standards. You will read electrical drawings, install conduit and panels, respond to equipment breakdowns, participate in upgrades and continuous improvement, and maintain records

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent trade qualification.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing, processing, or industrial plant operations preferred.
• Experience implementing electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, motors, controls, PLCs, and industrial automation.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley AC Drives, ControlLogix PLC, and relay logic is an asset.
• Proficient in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and testing PLC automated circuits, motors, and motor control circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical safety codes and instrumentation sensors.
• Comfortable learning computer‑based maintenance software (Maximo knowledge is a plus).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to lead, guide, and mentor junior electricians.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and ability to work in a team with other tradesmen.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in dust, noise, heat and moving equipment, climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces as required.
• Willingness to work rotating shift, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment, machinery, and control systems.
• Diagnose and correct electrical failures using testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain and repair motors, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Install conduit, wiring, panels, switches, and related electrical components.
• Support production by responding to equipment breakdowns and minimizing downtime.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, and company safety standards.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and other safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records and work orders in Maximo (CMMS).
• Collaborate with operators, production personnel, and maintenance team members to resolve equipment issues.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Industrial maintenance

AC/DC systems

Motors & drives

PLCs & automation

Allen-Bradley drives

Schematics reading

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyman Electrician certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. in Bismarck, Missouri Plant seeks an Electrician Journeyman to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems across the granule manufacturing facility.

You will ensure safe operation of motors, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and instrumentation while complying with safety and regulatory standards. You will read electrical drawings, install conduit and panels, respond to equipment breakdowns, participate in upgrades and continuous improvement, and maintain records