Press Maintenance Electrician- Y Shift

Challenge Manufacturing; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to support our Kansas City, MO plant. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment, reading blueprints, and mentoring apprentices.

You will work a 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM shift, collaborating with a team in a large, employee-owned manufacturing environment. A high school diploma and several years in industrial electrical work are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and four years as industrial electrician.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to safely perform duties.
• State Licensed Electrician/Journeyman Card preferred.
• Minimum of three years' experience in manufacturing environments as an Industrial Electrician.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, fixtures per codes.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment; locate and fix problems.
• Inspect systems to identify hazards and ensure compliance with codes.
• Direct and train apprentices in installing and repairing wiring and fixtures.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to locate wiring per building codes.
• Install and connect power cables to equipment and motors.
• Perform maintenance records and ordering of supplies and equipment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

English communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

State Licensed Electrician / Journeyman Card (preferred)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Ohmmeters

Voltmeters

Test lamps

Power tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Who We Are: Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

#QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Who We Want

This position is responsible for plant layout, alterations, additions and /or repairs of electrical systems, light fixtures, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the building.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools consistent with local and national codes.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Maintain current state electrical license to meet governmental regulations.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
• Direct and train apprentices to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Run conduit inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.
• Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects.
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
• Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles.

When And Where

This will be a Y Shift / 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM F-S position located at our Plant in Kansas City, MO.

What You Need To Have

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus four years of experience as an industrial electrician (required).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
• State Licensed Electrician / Journeyman Card holder (preferred).
• Minimum of three years' experience working in and/or servicing manufacturing environments as an Industrial Electrician (required).