Maintenance Electrician

Sika; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in Minnesota is seeking an experienced licensed journeyman electrician to join their team. This role involves maintaining and repairing electrical components for complex industrial machines and ensuring compliance with safety codes. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience and be a licensed electrician in Minnesota. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $32-$36 per hour, with additional differentials for weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all electrical related assets and complex industrial machines.
• Read wiring diagrams to wire or rewire electrical components.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all electrical related assets.
• Program PLCs, ladder logic, and control circuits.
• Wire, install electrical components, and test new machines.
• Organize and clean the work area.

Skills

Knowledge of EHS life critical systems

Knowledge of mechanical and electrical comprehension

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Ability to interpret measurements

Education

Licensed electrician in the State of Minnesota

Minimum of 3 years of commercial/industrial electrical experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, licensed journeyman electrician in the State of Minnesota to join our expanding industrial electrical team. The journeyman electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, wiring, and installing electrical related components and fixtures for complex industrial machines and our Minnetonka manufacturing facility in accordance with applicable safety codes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all electrical related assets and complex industrial machines within the plant (including machines, light fixtures, and phone lines) using hand and power tools.
• Read wiring diagrams to wire or rewire electrical components (including PLCs, breakers, and switches) to machines and parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all electrical related assets within the plant at scheduled times by rewiring, replacing parts, testing for proper function, and working with operators.
• Program PLCs, ladder logic, and control circuits to change or update functionality on machines.
• Wire, install electrical components, program, and test new machines using hand and power tools.
• Upgrade existing machines by installing electrical components, programming, and testing functionality.
• Climb, crawl, and maneuver into awkward or difficult to reach areas to wire parts, replace parts, or perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Organize and clean the work area by removing trash, sweeping, and returning tools to the proper location.
• Prepare electrical maintenance reports regarding work performed and document in a proprietary computer software system.
• Operate machinery including booms, scissor lifts, and fork trucks.
• Design blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams for new equipment or equipment upgrades.
• Communicate with team members and various departments to provide recommendations, maintain work continuity, and provide assistance as necessary.
• Bend, pull, and install conduit and associated wiring throughout the manufacturing plant.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of EHS life critical systems and the lock out tag out safety system.
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and usage.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical comprehension including pneumatics, hydraulics, and brakes.
• Knowledge of PLC, ladder logic, control circuits, motors and process instrumentation function, installation, and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or wiring diagrams to assemble electrical equipment and repair components.
• Ability to interpret measurements from calipers, rulers, and other measuring instruments.

Compensation

The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $32-$36/hour USD.

This shift can be Wednesday through Sunday OR Thursday through Monday – the working hours will be 2pm to 10pm – there is a 0.75 cent shift differential as well as a $1 per hour adder for working both weekend days.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial/industrial electrical experience.

Required

• Licensed electrician in the State of Minnesota.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.