Industrial Field Electrician, Power Distribution & Controls

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Travel premium

Full benefits

Employer 401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Generous PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Onsite HR and IT support

Job summary

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Field Electrician to install, wire, and troubleshoot control panels and machines in our shop and at customer sites across the country.

You will read electrical schematics, assemble panels, and ensure safety while collaborating with engineering and assembly teams. Expect ~25% travel with a travel premium for road time.

Qualifications

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read electrical machine drawings and schematics.
• Proven hands-on wiring and conduit experience with troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel overnight and out-of-state.

Responsibilities

• Deliver maintenance and production electrical work under Electrical Manager.
• Wire new machines and diagnose/commission equipment at customer sites.
• Champion safety and adhere to electrical codes.
• Collaborate with Assembly and Engineering to meet schedule.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on new and used equipment.
• Read and apply schematics; build clean, reliable panels.

Skills

Conduit pulling

Conduit bending

Wiring

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Customer communication

Education

Journeyman or Master Electrician license

5-7 years related experience

10-12 years of progressively responsible related experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

PLC experience (preferred)

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Are you the electrician who turns complex schematics into tidy, reliable systems? At Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT), our customers count on us for cutting-edge shot blast solutions. We’re searching for an Industrial Field Electrician who thrives on precise conduit, crisp panel wiring, and on-the-spot troubleshooting - in our shop and across the country.

Your mission

Work under the guidance of the Electrical Manager to deliver both maintenance and production electrical work. One week you’ll be wiring a new machine in West Allis; the next, you might be traveling to a customer site to diagnose and commission equipment. Expect roughly 25% travel (in-state, out-of-state, and overnight) with a travel premium added for your time on the road.

The challenge

• Champion safety for yourself and teammates.
• Live BCT’s values and help strengthen our culture.
• Lay out and install circuits in compliance with electrical codes.
• Use hand and power tools properly and effectively.
• Read and apply electrical schematics to wire machines and control panels.
• Collaborate with Assembly and Engineering to deliver on schedule.
• Communicate clearly with peers and customers.
• Lift, push, or pull moderately heavy objects; work at heights using ladders, scissor lifts, and articulating lifts.
• Master conduit work: EMT, RMC (IMC is a plus).
• Build panels that look as good as they perform.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on new and used equipment, in-house and in the field.
• Balance multiple priorities with strong organization and attention to detail.

What you’ll bring

• Clear, professional communication and teamwork.
• Comfort with common hand and power tools.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record within the last 3-5 years.
• Readiness for overnight and out-of-state travel.
• Hands-on wiring and conduit experience; proven troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical machine drawings and schematics.
• Willingness to work in customer facilities that may be dirty and hot/cold during installs.
• Basic computer skills.

Education & experience pathways

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license; or
• 5-7 years related experience; or
• 10-12 years of progressively responsible related experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred (not required): PLCs, control systems, root-cause analysis.

Capabilities that set you apart

• Conduit Pulling
• Conduit Bending
• Rigid Metal Conduit (RMT)
• Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)
• Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC)

Platforms & technology

• Shot Blast Machines
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

What’s in it for you

• Sign-on bonus: $5,000 (2+ yrs), $7,500 (5+ yrs), $10,000 (10+ yrs) - negotiable for standout experience.
• Travel premium: Added for all road time.
• Comp & benefits: Pay that recognizes both skill and talent, full benefits, and up to a 6% employer 401(k) match.
• Healthcare: We cover 90% of medical premiums with low deductibles, zero coinsurance, and strong networks.
• Balance: Generous PTO and paid U.S. holidays.
• Work vibe: Casual, welcoming atmosphere in our historic West Allis location, refreshed with $2M+ in upgrades.
• Innovation DNA: We reinvest in people and processes - our advanced foundry is proof.
• Everyday extras: Free coffee, popcorn, summer cookouts, and more.
• Keep learning: Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.
• Leadership access: An ethical, hardworking CEO who knows and listens to employees at all levels.
• We believe in people: Second chance employer; veteran supportive; Made in America; onsite HR and IT support - no 1-800 runarounds.

Accessibility

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ready to wire the future?

If precise conduit, clean panels, and field commissioning are your wheelhouse, BCT is where you’ll do your best work.