Industrial Power & Controls Journeyman Electrician

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

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Generous PTO

Job summary

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced electrical technician to wire, install, and troubleshoot panels for blast equipment. You will travel to customer sites across the U.S. up to 25% of the time and collaborate with Engineering and Assembly to meet tight build timelines.

The role emphasizes safety, reading schematics, and proficiency with hand and power tools, with a starting path through Journeyman/Master Electrician credentials and related field experience.

Qualifications

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license; or 5–7 years of related experience; or 10–12 years of progressively responsible related experience; or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience with PLCs, control systems, and root-cause analysis is preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Own safety for yourself and those around you on every task.
• Lay out and install wiring and circuits in accordance with applicable electrical codes.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics to wire machines and control panels.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on new and used equipment in-house and on-site.
• Collaborate with Assembly and Engineering to meet build timelines.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Tools proficiency

Driver's license

Wiring knowledge

Reading schematics

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

5-7 years related experience

10-12 years related experience

Education/Experience mix

Tools

PLC experience

Control systems

Industrial controls

Job description

Build, wire, travel, and solve — all in a day’s work

Imagine starting your week by reviewing schematics with our Engineering team, laying out conduit runs for a new blast system, and then hopping on the road to commission equipment at a customer site. That’s the kind of variety you’ll find at Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT), the leader in shot blast innovation and a company that keeps investing in its people and products year after year.

The role

Reporting to the Electrical Manager, you’ll perform both maintenance and production electrical work across our industrial equipment lines. You’ll wire clean, reliable panels; bend EMT/RMC with precision; and troubleshoot new and legacy systems in-house and in the field. Travel across the U.S. is approximately 25% (in-state, out-of-state, and overnights), and a travel premium is added for all road time.

What you’ll do

• Own safety for yourself and those around you on every task.
• Model and reinforce BCT’s culture and core values.
• Lay out and install wiring and circuits in accordance with applicable electrical codes.
• Use hand and power tools properly and safely.
• Interpret electrical schematics to wire machines and control panels.
• Partner closely with Assembly and Engineering to meet build timelines.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and customers.
• Move, push, pull, or lift moderately heavy items as needed.
• Work at heights using ladders, scissor lifts, and articulating lifts.
• Bend conduit accurately (EMT, RMC; IMC experience is a plus).
• Build high-quality panels with a keen eye for detail.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on new and used equipment in-house and on-site.
• Read and apply electrical machine drawings and schematics.
• Juggle multiple priorities while staying organized and detail-focused.

What you bring

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Proficiency with common hand and power tools.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record within the last 3–5 years.
• Comfort with overnight and out-of-state travel (about 25%).
• Solid wiring and conduit know-how, plus strong troubleshooting capability.
• Ability to read electrical machine drawings and schematics.
• Willingness to work in customer facilities that may be dirty and hot/cold during installs and wiring.
• Basic computer skills.

Education & experience

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license; or
• Five to seven years of related experience; or
• Ten to twelve years of progressively responsible related experience; or
• A combination of education and experience.
• Experience with PLCs, control systems, and root-cause analysis is preferred, not required.

Technical strengths

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

Equipment you’ll touch

• Shot Blast Machines
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Rewards that match your craft

• Sign-on bonus: $5,000 (2+ yrs), $7,500 (5+ yrs), $10,000 (10+ yrs) — negotiable for the right talent.
• Travel premium: Added for all road time.
• Pay, benefits & 401(k): We reward skill and talent, with comprehensive benefits and up to a 6% employer 401(k) match.
• Medical coverage: BCT covers 90% of premiums, with low deductibles, zero coinsurance, and broad networks.
• Time off: Generous PTO plus paid U.S. holidays.
• Culture & place: Casual dress and a friendly environment in our historic West Allis facility — upgraded with over $2M in recent improvements.
• Innovation: We continually reinvest in our business and people (our cutting-edge foundry is just one example).
• Extras: Free coffee, popcorn, summer cookouts, and more.
• Growth: Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Leadership: An ethical, engaged CEO who listens and knows employees across all levels.
• Second chances: We hire for skill and work ethic.
• Support: Onsite HR and IT — no 1-800 runaround.
• Values: Veteran-supportive. Made in America.

Accessibility

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

Ready to build what’s next?

If you take pride in crisp conduit, tidy panels, and solving tough electrical problems, you’ll thrive here. Join BCT and help us keep leading the industry.