Industrial Journeyman Electrician — PLCs & Motors

Velocityteam; Lima (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + OT

Full benefits from day one

8 paid holidays

PTO accrual

Training & mentoring

Job summary

Velocity Maintenance Services, LLC, dba Challenge Electric is an industrial electrical contractor serving West-Central Ohio for over 30 years. Electricians install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems in industrial settings, with a focus on safety and quality workmanship.

Role involves reading schematics, working with PLCs, motors, and power distribution, and performing preventive maintenance in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician card or 3–5 years of equivalent industrial electrical experience; apprenticeship preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, PLCs, motors, low-voltage systems, and power distribution.
• Ability to bend conduit, perform terminations, and safely use hand/power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; climb and work at heights; follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Interpret drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Diagnose electrical issues and conduct inspections and testing.
• Work with industrial controls, PLCs, motors, and power distribution.
• Follow safety procedures, lockout/tagout, and NEC standards.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

PLCs & controls

Blueprints & schematics

Safety compliance

Hand and power tools

Reading blueprints

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprenticeship completion preferred

OSHA 10/30 certification

Fire Protection License

Data Fiber experience preferred

Job description

Description

The Company

Velocity Maintenance Services, LLC, dba Challenge Electric is a trusted industrial electrical contractor that has been serving West-Central Ohio for more than 30 years. Our electricians work on a diverse mix of projects, including industrial construction, electrical service and repair, preventative maintenance, lighting and energy-efficiency upgrades, and building automation and security systems. At Challenge Electric, we take pride in delivering quality work safely while providing our team members opportunities to develop their skills, tackle meaningful challenges, and make a real impact for our customers every day. We are passionate about our work, accountable to one another, and committed to building a culture where safety, craftsmanship, and customer service come first.

At Velocity and Challenge, we believe that Our People are what make us great and help us deliver exceptional customer service! We offer industry leading benefits to include:

• Competitive pay: We offer an above market base compensation package with over-time earnings potential!
• Full benefits package that starts day one: Includes medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, company-paid life insurance and disability coverages.
• 8 paid holidays
• PTO: Full-time employees enjoy a generous paid time off policy, accruing more time throughout their tenure with Velocity
• Training and mentoring: Learn from our experts in the industry

The benefits listed are subject to change at any time. Please speak with an HR Representative for details. In the case of conflict between the information listed and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern.

Job Summary

A Challenge Electric Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical systems, components, and equipment in industrial, manufacturing, and construction environments. This role performs preventive maintenance, supports machinery repairs, interprets technical drawings and schematics, and works with industrial controls, PLCs, motors, low voltage systems, and power distribution systems. The position requires a self-directed individual who can manage projects with minimal supervision while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems, components, and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Diagnose electrical issues and conduct inspections, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Plan, install, and repair electrical systems and wiring.
• Work with industrial controls, Ethernet systems, PLCs, motors, cable tray systems, and electrical voltages up to 480VAC.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and National Electrical Code standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Journeyman Electrician card or 3 to 5 years of equivalent industrial electrical experience; completion of an apprenticeship program preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, PLCs, motors, low-voltage systems, and power distribution.
• Ability to bend conduit, perform electrical terminations, and safely use hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, squat, work at heights up to 50 feet, and safely use ladders.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow directions.
• Team-oriented with strong safety awareness and commitment to reporting safety concerns.
• High school diploma or GED, at least 18 years old, and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• OSHA 10/30 certification, Fire Protection License, and Data Fiber experience preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, bend, squat, lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment in an industrial, manufacturing, construction, or tank farm environment. The employee must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds, safely use ladders, work at heights up to 50 feet while utilizing appropriate fall protection, and tolerate exposure to varying weather conditions, temperature extremes, dust, vibration, noise, and other challenging worksite conditions. Specific vision abilities include the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and equipment diagrams, as well as safely perform detailed electrical installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed primarily in industrial, manufacturing, construction, and tank farm environments where employees work alongside co-workers, contractors, and customers while performing electrical installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting activities. Employees are regularly exposed to seasonal weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, dust, dirt, vibration, and noise, and may be required to travel between and work at various job sites. The noise level in the work environment can range from moderate to high depending on the location, equipment in operation, and nature of the work being performed.

Velocity Maintenance Services, LLC considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.