Industrial Electrician - Underground

5 Star Recruitment; Town of Gouverneur (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with employer contribution

Excellus Medical Plan with low contribution

Paid Vacation

Holidays and Sick Time Off

FREE Vision, Dental, and Life Insurances

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician for its underground zinc operation in northern New York. This position offers competitive pay contingent on experience, a 401K retirement plan, and comprehensive insurance coverage. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial electrical experience and must safely perform all tasks. The role demands the ability to read prints and complete high voltage splicing, along with a commitment to workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant industrial electrical experience.
• Must perform work safely and efficiently.
• Ability to read and follow prints.

Responsibilities

• Mount J-boxes, control boxes, and switches.
• Complete all terminations and splicing, including high voltage.
• Troubleshoot hoisting/crushing operations.
• Capacity to develop knowledge of hoisting/crushing operations troubleshoot same.

Skills

Comprehend written and verbal instructions

Industrial electrical experience

Safety procedures

Job description

About the job Industrial Electrician - Underground

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of Industrial Electrician at its underground zinc operation. This position is based in northern New York State and the candidate would need to relocate to work 510-hour shifts with 2 days off per week.

• Short commute 10 miles from Gouverneur and 30‑40 miles from Watertown and college towns of Canton and Potsdam.
• Easy access to recreation Within 2‑hour drive from Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario, the Adirondack Mountains, and world‑class skiing at Lake Placid.
• Close to major urban centres Syracuse, Burlington (VT), Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa.
• Good standard of living Affordable housing and safe, family‑friendly small‑town environment.

Responsibilities:

• Mount J‑boxes, control boxes, switches boxes mechanical installation.
• Read and follow prints.
• Complete all terminations and splicing, incl. high voltage splices.
• Capacity to develop knowledge of hoisting/crushing operations troubleshoot same.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant industrial electrical experience.
• Able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his/her duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be able to perform the work without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others due to the safety sensitivity of tasks.

We offer: Competitive Pay contingent on experience and skills, plus overtime & holiday rates 401K Retirement Plan including additional employer contribution of 5% of gross wages weekly. Excellus Medical plan with low employee contribution, FREE Vision, Dental, and Life Insurances Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Off

MUST HAVE

• 3 years of relevant industrial electrical experience.
• Able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his/her duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be able to perform the work without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others due to the safety sensitivity of tasks.

NICE TO HAVE

• Capacity to develop knowledge of hoisting/crushing operations troubleshoot same.