Industrial Electrician: PLCs, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

prattinternalcareersite; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Monthly incentive program

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a skilled Electrician to ensure electrical systems for corrugation and related machinery operate safely and efficiently. You will install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, troubleshoot production line issues, and perform preventive maintenance on a fast-paced manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities include calibrating sensors, testing instruments, and ensuring NEC/OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of electrical apprenticeship or formal technical training.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an industrial electrician, preferably in manufacturing.
• Valid electrician license; Journeyman certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, motors, PLCs, and VFDs.
• Proficient with reading blueprints and schematics; familiarity with testing equipment.
• Committed to safety and OSHA standards; ability to troubleshoot quickly.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems on corrugated paper manufacturing machinery and conveyors.
• Diagnose and resolve routine and complex electrical issues on production lines.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with NEC and OSHA safety standards at all times.
• Calibrate and test sensors and instruments in production processes.
• Repair or upgrade components to improve performance or energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams for integration with automation systems.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and upgrades.
• Provide emergency response to electrical failures and train junior technicians.
• Train junior technicians and operators on safe practices and troubleshooting.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

Controls

Motors

PLCs

VFDs

Reading blueprints

Reading schematics

Technical manuals

OSHA safety standards

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship

Formal technical training program

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Pratt Industries in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a skilled Electrician to ensure electrical systems for corrugation and related machinery operate safely and efficiently. You will install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, troubleshoot production line issues, and perform preventive maintenance on a fast-paced manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities include calibrating sensors, testing instruments, and ensuring NEC/OSHA compliance.