Journeyman Industrial Electrician - PLC & Controls

Autokiniton; Elkton (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Autokiniton in Michigan is seeking an Industrial Electrician Journeyman to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems across a manufacturing facility focused on stamping presses and automated equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and uptime, with responsibilities including reading schematics, performing preventive maintenance, working with PLCs, and collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams to improve reliability.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician certification is required.
• 8+ years of industrial electrical experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems is required.
• Experience with stamping presses or heavy manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read electrical prints and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics is a plus.
• Ability to work shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including power distribution, control panels, and industrial wiring.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues in stamping presses, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on presses and related equipment.
• Work with PLCs to diagnose faults and assist in programming adjustments.
• Maintain and repair motors, drives, sensors, relays, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime in a fast-paced production environment.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage.

Education

Journeyman Electrician certification

Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems

Read electrical prints

Troubleshoot complex electrical systems

PLC software familiarity (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Autokiniton in Michigan is seeking an Industrial Electrician Journeyman to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems across a manufacturing facility focused on stamping presses and automated equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and uptime, with responsibilities including reading schematics, performing preventive maintenance, working with PLCs, and collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams to improve reliability.