Plant Journeyman Electrician - Industrial Maintenance

KEITH Manufacturing Co.; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KEITH Manufacturing Co. in Madras, OR seeks a Plant Journeyman Electrician for its Maintenance Department. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems across the facility, including CNC machinery, drives, and control systems.

You will read schematics and diagrams, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with production and engineering to improve reliability and safety. OSHA/NEC knowledge and a current Oregon license are required.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Journeyman Electrician License required.
• Minimum age 18+; ability to communicate in English.
• May be required to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Knowledge of NEC, OSHA and electrical safety practices.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, conveyors, hydraulic systems.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues involving CNC machinery, automated production equipment, motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, and control systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Install electrical conduit, wiring, panels, disconnects, transformers, and related components.
• Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC motors, VFDs, and motor control circuits.
• Assist in machine installations, equipment upgrades, and facility improvement projects.
• Maintain OSHA and NFPA compliance, respond to equipment breakdowns, document activities.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs and motor control

Electrical schematics reading

Electrical testing equipment

Problem solving

Reading blueprints/tech manuals

Team coordination with maintenance

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Conduit tools

Job description

KEITH Manufacturing Co. in Madras, OR seeks a Plant Journeyman Electrician for its Maintenance Department. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems across the facility, including CNC machinery, drives, and control systems.

You will read schematics and diagrams, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with production and engineering to improve reliability and safety. OSHA/NEC knowledge and a current Oregon license are required.